Description

RESEARCH PEPTIDE

KPV Peptide — 5 mg

Synthetic tripeptide, C-terminal fragment of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) — lyophilized powder. Supplied by Research Chemical exclusively for laboratory research use.

1 × 5 mg vial

Lyophilized powder, sterile glass vial.

Verified to 98%

Independently analyzed by an accredited third-party lab.

Sequence-verified

3-amino-acid α-MSH fragment, confirmed by mass spectrometry.

Research use only

Supplied exclusively for laboratory investigation.

TECHNICAL DATA

Product specifications

Specifications
Storage & Handling
Compliance & Use Restrictions
Specifications

KPV — 5 mg per vial

Compound Class	Synthetic Tripeptide (α-MSH C-terminal Fragment)
Form	Lyophilized powder, sterile glass vial
Amount per Vial	5 mg
Sequence	Lys-Pro-Val
CAS Number	67727-97-3
Chemical Formula	C16H30N404
Molar Mass	342.43 g/mol
Synonyms	KPV, Lysine-Proline-Valine, α-MSH (11-13)
Verified Purity	Batch-tested to 98% (HPLC)

For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption.

Storage & Handling

• Store lyophilized (unreconstituted) vials in a freezer at -20°C for long-term stability.
• Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, refrigerate at 2–8°C and use within the stated window on the batch COA.
• Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles, which can degrade peptide integrity.
• Protect from light; keep the vial sealed when not in use.

Compliance & Use Restrictions

• Not for human or veterinary use. This listing is not a drug, food, dietary supplement, or cosmetic, and is not approved for human or animal consumption.
• Laboratory use only. Sold strictly to qualified individuals and organizations for in-vitro laboratory research and analytical development.
• No therapeutic claims. Research Chemical makes no representations regarding the safety or effects of this compound in humans or animals.
• KPV — Regulatory note: KPV is a small anti-inflammatory peptide fragment, not a growth hormone or growth factor, and does not fall under the WADA growth-hormone/peptide-hormone prohibited classes that apply to your other peptide listings.
• Buyer responsibility. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to determine and comply with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations governing possession and use of research peptides.

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SOURCING & QUALITY

Verified sourcing standards

Every batch sold by Research Chemical is independently analyzed before it ships.

• Third-party tested & certified — verified via HPLC and mass spectrometry, with batch-linked certificates of analysis.
• Solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) — manufactured under controlled conditions for sequence fidelity.
• Lyophilized in sterile glass vials — limits degradation and contamination risk during storage and transit.
• 60-day refund / replacement — transparent order handling, standard payment methods.

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE STATUS

Important regulatory information

Not approved for human use

This product is an investigational compound and is not a drug, food, dietary supplement, or cosmetic. It is not approved for human or animal use, and it is unlawful to market it for that purpose.

Regulatory note — KPV

KPV is not a growth hormone or growth factor and does not carry the WADA S2 classification applied to your other research peptides.

No therapeutic claims

Research Chemical makes no representations regarding the safety or effects of this compound in humans or animals.

Our position

Research Chemical is a chemical supplier, not a medical provider. We do not condone or encourage consumer use of research compounds.

Research use only. All products sold by Research Chemical 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.