Compound comparison
AHK-Cu vs GHK-Cu
AHK-Cu and GHK-Cu are both catalogued under cosmetic & cellular research, which is why laboratories often weigh one against the other. This page compares their published specifications, supplied form, storage requirements and VaultLabs catalog status side by side. Specifications and research context only — no dosing, protocol or human-use guidance.
Research use only. For in vitro research use only. Not for human or animal consumption. Not for human consumption, medical use, or personal application.
| Attribute | AHK-Cu | GHK-Cu |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Cosmetic & cellular research | Cosmetic & cellular research |
| Compound type | Copper-binding tripeptide variant | Copper-binding tripeptide |
| Sequence | Ala-His-Lys (copper complex) | Gly-His-Lys (copper complex) |
| Molecular formula | Not published | C₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄ |
| CAS number (literature) | 174699-09-3 (literature) | Not published |
| Supplied form | Lyophilized powder | Lyophilized vials or raw powder |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized material | Blue-green copper complex (vial cake or raw powder) |
| Storage temperature | 2–8 °C (lyophilized, sealed) | 2–8 °C (lyophilized, sealed) |
| Primary research area | Comparative copper peptide assays | Extracellular matrix remodeling |
| Also referenced as | Alanine-substituted copper peptide, AHK copper complex | Copper peptide GHK, Tripeptide-1 copper, GHK copper complex |
| Batch verification | Lot lookup available | Lot lookup available |
| VaultLabs catalog | 2 catalog SKUs | 4 catalog SKUs |
Shared research areas
- Comparative copper peptide assays
- Keratinocyte culture models
Key differences
- Material type differs — AHK-Cu is supplied as copper-binding tripeptide variant, GHK-Cu as copper-binding tripeptide.
- Presentation differs — Lyophilized powder vs Lyophilized vials or raw powder.
- Primary literature focus — Comparative copper peptide assays vs Extracellular matrix remodeling.
Storage comparison
Both are stored at 2–8 °C (lyophilized, sealed), so they can share the same cold-chain and inventory conditions. AHK-Cu: 2–8 °C sealed lyophilized storage. GHK-Cu: Store sealed lyophilized vials or raw-powder units at 2–8 °C, protected from light and humidity.
FAQ
Catalog availability
Presentations VaultLabs currently lists, dispatched from the UAE. Check the lot against batch verification before ordering.
AHK-Cu