Why do SNAP-8 prices vary so much between vendors?

Vial sizes differ, so always compare the same vial size across vendors. Batch testing, stock status, and pack discounts also move the true cost.

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A vendor earns a Verified badge only after independent batch testing (HPLC purity plus mass-spec identity) checks out against its published COA. Verification is never for sale.

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Cosmetic

SNAP-8

CAS 868844-74-0 Also sold as SNAP8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3

A cosmetic research peptide. Live vendor vial prices, sorted lowest first.

For research use only. Not for human consumption. No health, dosing, or usage claims are made.

What SNAP-8 is

SNAP-8 (acetyl octapeptide-3) is a synthetic eight-amino-acid peptide originally developed as a cosmetic ingredient. It is not an approved drug; it appears as a topical cosmetic ingredient and as a research chemical.

Type8 amino acids

Molecular formulaC42H72N16O15S

Molecular weight1073.2 g/mol

CAS number868844-74-0

PubChem CID71587832 ↗

Amino-acid sequenceAc-Glu-Glu-Met-Gln-Arg-Arg-Ala-Asp-NH2

CategoryCosmetic

Also known as acetyl octapeptide-3; on-file CAS 868844-74-0 matches PubChem for the free peptide, and it is commonly supplied as the acetate salt in cosmetic-ingredient form.

Regulatory status: As of 2026, SNAP-8 is not an FDA-approved drug; it is used as a cosmetic ingredient (acetyl octapeptide-3) and is not listed on the FDA 503A Category 2 bulk-substances list.

Vial price (low)

$45

Vial price (high)

$45

Vial sizes

10 mg

Vendors listing

Verified

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Price by vial size

sourced market ranges · Jul 2026

10 mg vial

$45–$45

Typical vendor vial prices, Jul 2026. Exact prices load with verified listings.

Compare vendors

vendor prices · lowest first

Vendor	Vial price	Coupon
Simple Peptide	$0.05Best	—	View vendor ›
Precision Research Peptides	$0.13	WATCHDOG20	View vendor ›
Prime Lab Peptides	$0.16	—	View vendor ›
Koi Peptides	$0.18	—	View vendor ›
Protide Health	$0.20	—	View vendor ›
BioInfinity Lab	$0.22	—	View vendor ›
Kaia Peptides	$0.33	—	View vendor ›
BioLongevity Labs	$0.50	—	View vendor ›
Mile High Compounds	$1	—	View vendor ›
PSPeptides	$3.60	—	View vendor ›
Skye Peptides	$8.80	—	View vendor ›

Comparing vial prices. Vial price is what you actually pay — no derived math to get wrong. Just match the vial size across vendors: a 10 mg vial against another 10 mg vial. Sizes for this compound are listed above. Need to plan a reconstitution? Use the calculator.

Where it shows up in research

literature areas · not a health claim

Neuromuscular signaling peptide chemistryTopical/cosmetic peptide delivery studiesSNARE-complex-related in-vitro research

Investigated primarily in in-vitro and topical cosmetic-science contexts; this is laboratory study and does not indicate a proven effect in people.

Storage & handling

Store powder cold, dry, and protected from light
Keep reconstituted solution refrigerated and use promptly
Handle as a research chemical with standard lab precautions

Planning a reconstitution? Use the calculator — it is math for handling a vial, not dosing.

Looking at this for yourself? SNAP-8 is a research compound — whether it is right for a person is a medical question we cannot answer. Talk to a licensed clinician. Everything on this page is for laboratory research use only.

Sources & further reading: PubChem CID 71587832 (NCBI)
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Frequently asked

How much does SNAP-8 cost?

About $45–$45 per vial, depending on vial size. Compare the same size across vendors.

Why do SNAP-8 prices vary so much?

Vial sizes differ, so always compare the same vial size across vendors. Batch testing, stock, and pack discounts move the true cost too — see what "Verified" means.

How are SNAP-8 vendors verified?

A vendor earns a Verified badge only after independent batch testing (HPLC purity + mass-spec identity) checks out against its COA. Verification is never for sale.

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