AICAR (50 mg Vial)
AICAR is a nucleoside analogue rather than a peptide. Once phosphorylated inside the cell it mimics AMP and activates AMP-activated protein kinase, which makes it a standard reference compound in metabolic signalling experiments.
- Purity
- Exceeds 99% (HPLC/MS)
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Presentation
- 50 mg vial
- Availability
- In stock
Sold for research, laboratory, or analytical purposes only. Not for human consumption.
About AICAR (50 mg Vial)
It is listed alongside the peptide catalogue for convenience; handling and reconstitution differ from lyophilized peptides, so check the batch documentation before use. This listing is the 50 mg vial.
Like everything in the Metabolic range, this vial is lyophilized, sealed, and accompanied by third-party purity documentation for its batch.
Research applications
AICAR (50 mg Vial) appears in the following research contexts. These are descriptions of published laboratory work, not instructions for use:
- AMPK activation assays
- Glucose uptake and metabolic signalling studies
- Mitochondrial biogenesis models
Product specification
- Product name
- AICAR (50 mg Vial)
- SKU
- CP-AICAR-50-MG
- Category
- Metabolic
- Presentation
- 50 mg lyophilized powder
- Purity
- Exceeds 99%, verified by HPLC/MS
- Testing
- Independent US laboratory, per batch
- Availability
- In stock
CAS number, molecular formula and sequence are published per batch on the certificate of analysis.
Handling, reconstitution and storage
Store the sealed vial of lyophilized AICAR at -20°C, protected from light. Allow it to reach room temperature before opening so that moisture does not condense onto the powder.
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water directed down the inside wall of the vial rather than onto the cake, and swirl instead of shaking — mechanical agitation is the most common cause of degradation in peptide handling. Keep reconstituted solution at 2-8°C and validate its working life for your own assay conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- How is AICAR (50 mg Vial) supplied and stored?
- It ships as a lyophilized powder in a sealed vial. Store the lyophilized product at -20°C protected from light; once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, keep it refrigerated at 2-8°C and use it within the window your protocol validates.
- Is a certificate of analysis available?
- Yes. Every batch is independently tested by a US laboratory and verified to exceed 99% purity by HPLC/MS. Request the COA for your batch number and we will send the report.
- How long does delivery take?
- Orders dispatch within two business days. Delivery is free within the USA on orders over $200.
- Can AICAR (50 mg Vial) be used in humans or animals?
- No. This product is sold strictly for research, laboratory and analytical purposes. Human and animal consumption is prohibited.
