Metabolic Research

AOD-9604

hGH fragment 176–191

Also known as Tyr-hGH(176–191), Anti-obesity drug 9604.

A modified C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone with an added N-terminal tyrosine, studied in lipid-metabolism and adipocyte models.

Current lot: SN-AOD-2606
Purity: 99.02% by HPLC
Tested: Jun 30, 2026
Stocked in: United States, Canada

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About the compound

AOD-9604 corresponds to residues 176–191 of human growth hormone, the region associated with lipolytic activity in early fragment studies. It lacks the growth-promoting activity of the full hormone.

Supplied as a lyophilized powder.

Studied inLipid metabolism · Adipocyte models · Growth-hormone fragments

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Certificate of analysis

AOD-9604 · 5 mg

Lot SN-AOD-2606 · tested Jun 30, 2026

99.02%

Purity by HPLC

Labeled: 5 mg
Measured: 5.1 mg
Panel: 6 passed · 2 reported
Laboratory: Independent ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory

Assay	Method	Result	Outcome
Appearance	Visual	White lyophilized powder	Pass
Purity	HPLC · spec ≥ 98%	99.02%	Pass
Net peptide content	HPLC	5.1 mg	Reported
Identity	LC-MS	Confirmed	Pass
Heavy metals	ICP-MS	Not detected	Pass
Sterility	USP <71>	No growth	Pass
Endotoxin	LAL · USP <85>	< 0.05 EU/mL	Reported
Residual solvents	GC-HS	Within limits	Pass

Specification and storage

CAS number: 221231-10-3
Molecular formula: C78H123N23O23S2
Molecular weight: 1815.1 g/mol
Residues: 16
Sequence: YLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF
Reference record: PubChem entry

Storage

Sealed lyophilized vials are stable at room temperature for short periods; store at 2–8 °C for routine use.
For long-term storage keep sealed vials at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture.
Reconstituted solutions should be refrigerated at 2–8 °C and used within the period defined by your laboratory's protocol.

Literature

Peer-reviewed publications on this compound. Provided for reference; they are not claims about this product.

01
Hormone Research · 2000
Metabolic studies of a synthetic lipolytic domain (AOD9604) of human growth hormone
Ng FM, Sun J, Sharma L, et al.
02
International Journal of Obesity and Related Metabolic Disorders · 2001
Increase of fat oxidation and weight loss in obese mice caused by chronic treatment with human growth hormone or a modified C-terminal fragment
Heffernan MA, Thorburn AW, Fam B, et al.
03
Drug Testing and Analysis · 2015
Detection and in vitro metabolism of AOD9604
Cox HD, Smeal SJ, Hughes CM, et al.

Studied alongside

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Research notice

AOD-9604 is supplied for in vitro laboratory research and analytical use by qualified professionals. It is not a medicine, supplement or cosmetic, has not been evaluated by any regulator, and is not for human or veterinary use. Published findings cited on this page are provided for reference and are not claims about this product.