Key highlights
Product specifications
| Compound Class | Copper(II) complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (Gly-His-Lys) |
|---|---|
| Form | Lyophilized powder in sterile glass vial (characteristically blue-purple due to copper) |
| Quantity | 50 mg per vial |
| CAS Number | 89030-95-5 |
| Chemical Formula | C14H22CuN6O4 |
| Molar Mass | ≈401.9 g/mol (copper complex) |
| Peptide Sequence | Gly-His-Lys (copper complex, acetate salt) |
| Synonyms | GHK-Cu, Copper peptide, Copper tripeptide-1, GHK-Copper |
| Verified Purity | Batch-tested to 99.99% (HPLC) |
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption.
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This peptide is analyzed by an accredited US third-party laboratory before it ships.
Identity and purity confirmed by MZ Biolabs (Tucson, AZ), a US DEA-licensed analytical facility, via HPLC purity analysis and mass-spectrometry identity confirmation under GLP standards.
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GHK-Cu Copper Peptide99.99% pure
Storage & handling
Peptides are photo- and temperature-sensitive; handle per standard laboratory practice.
- Lyophilized storage: Keep the sealed vial cool, dry, and protected from light. For longer-term storage, freezing is standard practice for lyophilized peptides.
- After reconstitution: Refrigerate (approximately 2–8 °C) and follow your institution’s SOPs for aliquoting, handling, and disposal. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles.
- Diluent not included: A suitable laboratory diluent and reconstitution supplies are not provided with this product.
- UV-resistant glass vial to help protect photo-labile peptides during storage.
- Tamper-evident seal to support chain-of-custody and inventory controls.
Why source GHK-Cu from Sports Technology Labs
Quality control across the research-peptide industry is inconsistent, and many suppliers do not publish third-party testing for their products. Independent verification of identity and purity is essential for reproducible research.
Verified by MZ Biolabs (Tucson, AZ), an accredited US laboratory, via HPLC and mass spectrometry, with batch-linked COAs.
While this peptide is not bottled in the USA, every batch is third-party tested here to verify identity and purity.
Supports chain-of-custody, label transparency, and batch-linked traceability.
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What is GHK-Cu?
GHK-Cu is the copper(II) complex of the tripeptide glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine (Gly-His-Lys, abbreviated GHK). The GHK tripeptide occurs naturally in human plasma, saliva, and urine, and binds copper ions with high affinity; the copper-bound complex is what is supplied here. Its characteristic blue-purple color comes from the coordinated copper(II) ion.
Mechanistically, it is characterized in the biochemical literature as a copper-binding (copper-coordinating) tripeptide. It is studied as a research chemical to investigate GHK and copper-peptide biology in experimental models.
GHK-Cu is supplied here strictly as a research chemical for laboratory research. Sports Technology Labs makes no claims regarding its effects, and nothing in this listing should be interpreted as describing outcomes in humans or animals.
Important regulatory information
This research-grade material is not a drug, food, supplement, or cosmetic product and is not for human or animal use. Although GHK-Cu appears as an ingredient in some commercial cosmetics, this material is supplied solely as a research chemical and is not such a product.
GHK-Cu is not currently listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List.
In the United States, GHK-Cu is not a controlled substance and may be legally purchased and possessed for laboratory research use. Other jurisdictions may regulate it differently.
Sports Technology Labs are chemical suppliers, not medical providers. We do not condone or encourage consumer use of research compounds.
Scientific references
- Lau SJ, Sarkar B. The interaction of copper(II) and glycyl-L-histidyl-L-lysine, a growth-modulating tripeptide from plasma. Biochem J. 1981;199(3):649–656.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for GHK-Cu / Copper tripeptide-1 (CAS 89030-95-5): formula, molecular weight, and structure. PubChem, National Library of Medicine.
Research use only. All products on this website are intended exclusively for laboratory research and development. They are not for human or animal consumption. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.





