Name: Snap-8 Raw Powder 1g for external
Brand: Uther Peptide
SKU: UP-SNAP-8-RAW-1G
Price: 105.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Snap-8 at a glance

Known by its cosmetic ingredient name acetyl octapeptide-3, Snap-8 was built by lengthening the Argireline hexapeptide with two more amino acids at the C-terminal end. Both sequences are modeled on the N-terminal portion of SNAP-25, a protein that nerve endings use to release neurotransmitters. Snap-8 belongs to the cosmetic-peptide category, studied in skin-care formulation science rather than in hormone or metabolic research, and it is offered as freeze-dried powder.

Price and availability

Sold by Uther Peptide and sent from China, this listing is a listing. It is listed at $105.00. Your payment waits in escrow until you confirm the parcel arrived, and only then is it released to the brand.

This listing: Uther Peptide Snap-8

Brand: Uther Peptide
Other strengths: 10mg $40.00
Also sold by: Lilipeptide Snap-8 $57.00 · HK Peptide 10mg $40.00 · TFC Peptides 10mg $40.00 · SSRBIO 10mg $40.05 · Jinlu Peptides 10mg $112.50

Lab testing

Uther Peptide published a Janoshik report for this compound. Test: Identity & purity. Result: SNAP8 10mg. Tested Jul 30, 2025. The vial tested was a different strength than this listing, so treat it as evidence for the compound and ask for the batch COA for this exact strength.

View the report · How to read it (Testing 101) · Every report for this compound

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What it is studied for

Muscle contraction depends on nerve endings releasing acetylcholine, and that release requires the SNARE complex, a set of proteins including SNAP-25 that fuse vesicles with the cell membrane. Snap-8 is designed to resemble part of SNAP-25 and is proposed to compete for its place in the complex, making the assembly less efficient. In cell assays and cosmetic studies, this has been linked to reduced neurotransmitter release and to measurements of expression-line depth in topical formulations. The size of these effects, and how much peptide penetrates skin, remain debated.

Research and regulatory status

Research sits in dermatology and cosmetic science. Published and manufacturer studies use in vitro assays and topical formulations applied to the forehead or around the eyes, and many are small or industry-sponsored. Snap-8 is used as a cosmetic ingredient rather than regulated as a drug, and it has no approved medical use. It is often evaluated alongside Argireline and other SNARE-targeting peptides as comparators.

Checking the lab data

A credible report shows a mass spectrometry result matching the acetylated, amidated eight-residue sequence, which distinguishes Snap-8 from Argireline, the shorter hexapeptide with a lower mass. HPLC purity with the chromatogram and measured content are standard. For raw-powder listings intended for formulation work, a description of appearance and moisture content is useful, and the report should state whether the material is the free peptide or an acetate salt.

This listing has an independent lab report attached; the testing panel above summarises what the tested sample contained against its label.

Listing details

Compound: Snap-8
Synonyms: Acetyl Octapeptide-3
Class: Cosmetic peptide (SNARE-complex modulator)
Format: Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder
Sold by: Uther Peptide
Ships from: China
Lab report: Independent report attached

Storage and preparation

Store sealed and as the label directs, away from heat and direct light. Discard anything with a broken seal or cloudy contents.

Buyer questions

What is the SNARE complex?

It is a group of proteins, including SNAP-25, syntaxin and synaptobrevin, that pull a neurotransmitter-filled vesicle against the nerve-cell membrane so the two can fuse and release their contents. Because the complex is essential for acetylcholine release at nerve-muscle junctions, peptides that interfere with its assembly are studied in cosmetic science.

What does acetyl octapeptide-3 mean?

It is the INCI name, the standardized label used on cosmetic ingredient lists. Acetyl indicates a capping group on the N-terminus, octapeptide means eight amino acids, and the final number distinguishes it from other octapeptides in the naming system. Seeing this name on a label points to Snap-8 rather than Argireline.

What if the parcel never arrives?

Open a claim from your order page. The payment is still in escrow at that point, so a claim decided in your favour is refunded to your Escrow Wallet.

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