
Pure powder · Singular solution
Tripeptide-1 (GHK)
INCI: Tripeptide-1
The uncomplexed GHK tripeptide, used as an activator for tissue remodelling in anti-aging, reparative and lip care formulations.
- CAS number
- 49557-75-7
- Catalogue no.
- AP103008
- Appearance
- Off-white powder
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Technical data
Specifications
- INCI name
- Tripeptide-1
- CAS number
- 49557-75-7
- Sequence
- Gly-His-Lys
- Catalogue no.
- AP103008
- Other names
- GHK HCl, Tripeptide-1, Gly-His-Lys, Liver cell growth factor
- Appearance
- Off-white powder
- Molecular formula
- C14H24N6O4
- Molecular weight
- 340.39
- Registry molecular weight
- 340.38 g/mol
- Canonical SMILES
- C1=C(NC=N1)C[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)O)NC(=O)CN
- InChIKey
- MVORZMQFXBLMHM-QWRGUYRKSA-N
- Solubility
- Water-soluble
- Solution concentration
- 20,000 ppm
- Recommended use level
- 2.5–10%
- Available sample sizes
- 0.5 g pure powder sample; 25 mL of 2% (20,000 ppm) solution sample
Molecular identity
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- CAS number
- 49557-75-7
- Sequence
- Gly-His-Lys
- Molecular formula
- C14H24N6O4
- Molecular weight
- 340.38 g/mol
Physical form
Representative ingredient appearance

Off-white powder
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Performance
Benefits and evidence
- Slows aging and reduces wrinkles
- Reduces inflammation and redness
- Suitable for acne-prone and reparative formulations
- Lip fullness and moisturisation
GHK increases skin firmness, improves tissue renewal and healing, and stimulates production of the ECM components collagen I and III, fibronectin, elastin and laminin.
With its tissue repair properties GHK encourages tissue renewal and restores the biomechanical properties of the skin, reducing the appearance of sagging skin and wrinkles.
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