Identity
| INCI name | Copper Tripeptide-1 |
| Common names | GHK-Cu, copper peptide GHK-Cu, prezatide copper |
| Peptide | Gly-His-Lys (GHK), as its copper(II) complex |
| CAS number | 89030-95-5 |
| Molecular formula | C₁₄H₂₃CuN₆O₄⁺ (as listed by PubChem for the copper complex) |
| Molecular weight | 402.9 g/mol (PubChem) |
"Copper tripeptide-1" and "GHK-Cu" are the same substance: one is the cosmetic ingredient name, the other the chemist's shorthand for the peptide and its copper.
Cosmetic grade, for skincare brands
| Grade | Cosmetic grade |
| Intended use | Ingredient for topical cosmetic products only. Never for injection. |
| Pack sizes | 100 mg |
| Documents | Certificate of analysis for the batch, specification sheet, safety data sheet |
| Storage | As stated on the label |
What your Responsible Person and safety assessor will need. To place a cosmetic product on the market in Great Britain, the product needs a Responsible Person with a UK address, a safety assessment by a qualified assessor, and a notification through the government's Submit Cosmetic Product Notifications service before it goes on sale. We supply the ingredient documents that feed into that work: specification, batch certificate and safety data sheet. Ask for anything else your assessor needs when you request a quote.
Research grade, for laboratories
| Grade | Research grade |
| Strength and pack | 50 mg per vial, box of 10 vials |
| Box code | CU50 |
| Stock | In stock |
| Label | For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. |
| Who can buy it | Verified research buyers, with a signed end-use declaration |
| Documents | Certificate of analysis, safety data sheet |
Documents and batches
Every batch ships with the manufacturer's certificate of analysis. Ask for the certificate of the current batch before you order.
Handling
Keep the powder dry, tightly closed and at the storage condition on the label, and let containers reach room temperature before opening. Our storage and handling guide explains why.
Ordering
- Tell us the grade, quantity and destination, and your company or institution.
- We send a quotation within one working day, valid for 14 days.
- Research grade: we verify your institution and you sign the end-use declaration. Cosmetic grade: we need your company registration and the product's intended cosmetic use.
- Payment, then dispatch at the labelled storage temperature, with the batch documents.
Other cosmetic peptides: Acetyl Octapeptide-3 and the full cosmetic ingredients list.
Questions people ask
- What is GHK-Cu?
A copper peptide: the three-amino-acid peptide Gly-His-Lys (GHK) holding a copper(II) ion. On a cosmetic label it appears as Copper Tripeptide-1.
- Is copper tripeptide-1 the same as GHK-Cu?
Yes. Copper Tripeptide-1 is the INCI name used on cosmetic labels; GHK-Cu describes the same tripeptide (Gly-His-Lys) bound to copper.
- What is the CAS number of GHK-Cu?
89030-95-5, listed by PubChem for copper tripeptide-1.
- Do you sell GHK-Cu powder in the UK?
Yes, cosmetic grade to skincare businesses, and research-grade vials to verified laboratories. We don't sell to individuals.
- Can the research-grade vials be used in cosmetics?
No. Research-grade material is labelled and supplied for laboratory research only. Brands should use the cosmetic grade, which comes with the documents a cosmetic product needs.
- Is your GHK-Cu for injection?
No. Cosmetic grade is for topical cosmetic products only, and research grade is for laboratory research only.
