What is Snap-8?
A synthetic N-acetylated octapeptide used in cosmetic-chemistry and SNARE-complex laboratory studies.
Research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Snap-8
Reference profile — not currently in the Vybe catalog
Overview
SNAP-8 is the trade designation for acetyl octapeptide-3, an analog of the N-terminal SNAP-25 fragment. Published cosmetic-science papers examine wrinkle-related endpoints and SNARE-mediated vesicle fusion in vitro. It is a laboratory and formulation research peptide here, not a consumer cosmetic claim.
Research areas
Framed as published laboratory and clinical literature. Not treatment guidance.
SNARE-related in-vitro models
Assays use the peptide to probe SNAP-25 fragment competition with SNARE assembly in neuronal or reconstituted systems.
Published research
A synthetic hexapeptide (Argireline) with antiwrinkle activity
International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2002
PMID 18498523 · DOI 10.1046/j.1467-2494.2002.00157.x
Open source
Storage & handling
Keep lyophilized material sealed, desiccated, and protected from light as stated on the lot certificate. This is laboratory storage guidance only — not a reconstitution or administration protocol.
Frequently asked questions
What is SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3)?
SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is documented in the laboratory literature summarized on this page. Vybe lists it as a research reagent only.
What is its CAS number?
868844-74-0
Is this sold for human use?
No. Laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Where can I view published research?
The PubMed, PMC, and DOI links on this page open the original papers. Vybe is not the scientific publisher.
Key facts
- Full name
- Acetyl octapeptide-3 (SNAP-8)
- Common name
- Snap-8
- CAS number
- 868844-74-0
- Molecular formula
- C41H70N16O16S
- Molecular weight
- 1075.16
- Research category
- Longevity
- Storage
- Keep lyophilized material sealed, desiccated, and protected from light as stated on the lot certificate. This is laboratory storage guidance only — not a reconstitution or administration protocol.