Step 1
Verify the name
Research peptides use systematic names, acronyms, and vendor nicknames interchangeably.
Lab compounds & naming
Research peptides—learn before you buy anything.
What “research use only” means, how peptides are named, and why unregulated sourcing is risky—educational context, not a vendor list.
Step 2
Search our index
Look up the compound before assuming two names are the same molecule.
Step 3
Know the risks
“Research use only” is not a safety guarantee—purity and legality vary wildly.
Curated lists
Topic filters with indexed peptide counts.
More ways to browse
Static indexes for search engines and deep-linking.
Common research compounds
Peptides people encounter in lab-supply listings—naming and context only.
Melanotan II
A synthetic melanocortin peptide originally developed for tanning—now notorious for unregulated online sale.
PT-141
A melanocortin receptor agonist approved as Vyleesi for hypoactive sexual desire in women.
AOD-9604
A fragment of human growth hormone studied for fat loss without IGF-1 effects.
DSIP
A neuropeptide isolated in 1977 and studied for sleep architecture and stress response.
hGH Fragment 176-191
The lipolytic piece of growth hormone—marketed for fat loss in research markets.
hCG
A glycoprotein hormone peptide—not a small peptide—used medically for fertility and sometimes TRT adjunct.
Oxytocin
A nine-amino-acid neuropeptide famous for social bonding—also studied as a nasal spray for autism and anxiety.
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Educational only—not medical advice. Ingredient lists change; always read the label on products you buy.