{"product_id":"aod-9604-5mg","title":"AOD-9604 5mg","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy high-purity AOD-9604 in Australia (5mg). Third-party lab tested at \u0026gt;99% purity. Australian-domestic shipping, AUD pricing, supplied for laboratory research use only.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout AOD-9604\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOD-9604 is a synthetic 16-amino-acid peptide corresponding to the C-terminal fragment (residues 177–191) of human growth hormone, modified with an additional N-terminal tyrosine residue to improve stability. Originally developed at Monash University as part of research into the lipolytic domain of hGH, AOD-9604 retains many of the fat-mobilising characteristics of full-length growth hormone while lacking the broader growth-promoting and insulin-resistance effects associated with the parent molecule. It is widely used as a research probe for adipose-tissue lipolysis and metabolic regulation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptic Labs supplies AOD-9604 as a lyophilised research-grade peptide for laboratories investigating adipocyte lipolysis, β3-adrenergic signalling, and energy-balance pathways. Each vial is third-party HPLC verified at \u0026gt;99% purity. AOD-9604 peptide is supplied for laboratory research use only and is not intended for human consumption, cosmetic application, or any therapeutic purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompound:\u003c\/strong\u003e AOD-9604 (hGH 177–191 fragment, Tyr-modified)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCAS number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 221231-10-3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular formula:\u003c\/strong\u003e C\u003csub\u003e78\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub\u003e123\u003c\/sub\u003eN\u003csub\u003e23\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e23\u003c\/sub\u003eS\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMolecular weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ~1815.1 g\/mol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSequence:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tyr-Leu-Arg-Ile-Val-Gln-Cys-Arg-Ser-Val-Glu-Gly-Ser-Cys-Gly-Phe (with disulfide bridge)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lyophilised powder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurity:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;99% by HPLC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable sizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5mg vial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStorage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–8°C, protect from light. Reconstituted: 2–8°C, used within 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufactured to research-grade specifications, third-party HPLC verified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia-wide domestic dispatch from Sydney, NSW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eResearch background\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOD-9604 originated from research at Monash University in the 1990s seeking to isolate the lipolytic domain of human growth hormone from its growth-promoting and metabolic-side-effect domains. The 177–191 fragment was identified as the lipolytic active site, and a tyrosine residue was added at the N-terminus to enhance stability. Since then, AOD-9604 has appeared across many lines of preclinical and early-phase clinical research focused on obesity, adipose biology, and articular cartilage models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdipocyte lipolysis\u003c\/strong\u003e — published in vitro studies have characterised AOD-9604's stimulation of lipolysis in isolated rat and human adipocytes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet-induced obesity models\u003c\/strong\u003e — animal-model research has explored AOD-9604's effect on body composition, fat-mass markers, and energy expenditure in rodent obesity models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eβ3-adrenergic and lipolytic-pathway research\u003c\/strong\u003e — laboratory work has examined the receptor-independent and β3-adrenergic-related signalling associated with AOD-9604.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInsulin and glucose handling\u003c\/strong\u003e — preclinical investigation has tracked changes in fasting glucose, insulin sensitivity, and hepatic glucose output, distinguishing AOD-9604 from intact hGH.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCartilage and osteoarthritis models\u003c\/strong\u003e — published research has explored AOD-9604 in articular cartilage and chondrocyte models, sometimes in combination with HA or other matrix peptides.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdipose-tissue gene expression\u003c\/strong\u003e — laboratory studies have profiled changes in genes associated with lipolysis, β-oxidation and adipogenesis following AOD-9604 exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComparative GH-fragment research\u003c\/strong\u003e — AOD-9604 is frequently used as a comparator alongside other GH-related peptides to characterise the lipolytic-only profile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more detailed research summary, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/aod-9604-australia-fat-loss-research-guide\"\u003eAOD-9604 fat loss research guide\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/aod-9604-vs-retatrutide\"\u003eAOD-9604 vs Retatrutide comparison\u003c\/a\u003e. Researchers working with reconstitution should also reference our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/peptide-reconstitution-calculator-guide-australia\"\u003epeptide reconstitution guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReconstitution and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOD-9604 is supplied as a lyophilised powder and is reconstituted prior to use with sterile \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bac-water-3ml-10ml\"\u003ebacteriostatic water\u003c\/a\u003e. A common laboratory approach is to add 1 mL of bac water to a 5mg vial, yielding a 5 mg\/mL working concentration; at this concentration, 0.1 mL drawn into an insulin syringe corresponds to 500 µg of peptide. Reconstituted AOD-9604 should be stored at 2–8°C, protected from light, and used within 30 days. For step-by-step dilution mathematics, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/peptide-reconstitution-calculator-guide-australia\"\u003ereconstitution calculator guide\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/peptide-storage-complete-research-guide\"\u003epeptide storage research guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommonly stacked research peptides\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn published metabolic and body-composition research, AOD-9604 is frequently grouped with other peptides investigated for energy-expenditure, GH-axis and adipose research:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/reta-10mg-15mg-20mg-30mg\"\u003eRetatrutide\u003c\/a\u003e — GLP-1\/GIP\/glucagon triple agonist often compared to AOD-9604 in body-composition research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/cjc-1295-no-dac-ipamorelin-10mg\"\u003eCJC-1295 + Ipamorelin\u003c\/a\u003e — GH-axis stack referenced alongside AOD-9604 in growth-hormone-pathway research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/tesamorelin-10mg\"\u003eTesamorelin\u003c\/a\u003e — GHRH 1–44 analogue investigated for visceral-adipose research alongside AOD-9604.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/mots-c-10mg-40mg\"\u003eMOTS-c\u003c\/a\u003e — mitochondrial-derived peptide cross-referenced in metabolic-rate research.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/5-amino-1mq-10mg\"\u003e5-Amino-1MQ\u003c\/a\u003e — NNMT inhibitor investigated in adipose energy-expenditure research alongside AOD-9604.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more on multi-peptide research designs, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/peptide-research-stacks-australia-combinations\"\u003epeptide research stacks overview\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs AOD-9604 legal in Australia?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOD-9604 is supplied by Optic Labs strictly for laboratory research, development and analytical use. It is not approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration for human therapeutic use and is not a registered medicine. For a detailed overview of Australian peptide research regulation, see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/are-peptides-legal-australia-tga-compliance-2025\"\u003eguide to peptide legality and TGA compliance in Australia\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is AOD-9604?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAOD-9604 is a synthetic 16-amino-acid peptide corresponding to the C-terminal lipolytic fragment of human growth hormone (residues 177–191), with an N-terminal tyrosine added for stability. It is studied in laboratory research as a probe for adipose-tissue lipolysis, distinct from full-length hGH. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/aod-9604-australia-fat-loss-research-guide\"\u003eAOD-9604 research guide\u003c\/a\u003e for a deeper overview.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does AOD-9604 differ from full-length hGH in research models?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished research characterises AOD-9604 as retaining the lipolytic domain of hGH while lacking measurable activity at the GH receptor — animal-model studies have therefore reported lipolytic effects without the IGF-1, insulin-resistance or growth-promoting changes associated with intact growth hormone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is AOD-9604 supplied?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptic Labs supplies AOD-9604 as a lyophilised powder in glass research vials, available in 5mg. Each vial is sealed and shipped with a tamper-evident seal. Certificates of analysis showing HPLC purity testing are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much bacteriostatic water do I mix with an AOD-9604 5mg vial?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA common laboratory dilution is 1 mL of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bac-water-3ml-10ml\"\u003ebacteriostatic water\u003c\/a\u003e per 5mg vial, giving a 5 mg\/mL solution. The exact volume depends on your research protocol — see our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/peptide-reconstitution-calculator-guide-australia\"\u003ereconstitution calculator guide\u003c\/a\u003e for dilution mathematics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow should reconstituted AOD-9604 be stored?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReconstituted AOD-9604 should be kept at 2–8°C, protected from light, and used within 30 days. Long-term storage of unreconstituted lyophilised powder should be at −20°C or colder. See our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/peptide-storage-complete-research-guide\"\u003epeptide storage complete research guide\u003c\/a\u003e for handling detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere does Optic Labs ship to?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptic Labs ships Australia-wide from Sydney, NSW. Standard dispatch is next business day on orders received before the daily cut-off. International shipping is not currently offered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLegal disclaimer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products on this site are supplied for \u003cstrong\u003elaboratory research, development or analytical use only\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are not for human consumption, clinical use, or any diagnostic, cosmetic or veterinary application. These products and statements have not been evaluated by the \u003cstrong\u003eTherapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)\u003c\/strong\u003e or the \u003cstrong\u003eAPVMA\u003c\/strong\u003e and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Optic Labs is not a \u003cstrong\u003ecompounding pharmacy\u003c\/strong\u003e or manufacturing facility as defined under the \u003cem\u003eTherapeutic Goods Act 1989\u003c\/em\u003e, and is not a registered provider of scheduled medicines or therapeutic goods.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Optic Labs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53360885104824,"sku":null,"price":75.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0952\/4196\/1656\/files\/aod_fed6af3d-c7a4-4b4d-9f05-facd0604bcc5.png?v=1776427422","url":"https:\/\/opticlabsau.com\/products\/aod-9604-5mg","provider":"Optic Labs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}