Retatrutide Raw Material
Code Name:RT CAS No.: 2381089-83-2 Version: V1.0 | For Research Use Only
1. Basic Chemical Information
Item | Specification |
Full Name | Retatrutide |
Synonym | RT |
Molecular Formula | C221H342N46O68 |
Molecular Weight | 4731.33 Da (free base) |
Amino Acid Sequence | H-Tyr-Aib-Gln-Gly-Thr-Phe-Thr-Ser-Asp-Tyr-Ser-Ile-α-Me-Leu-Leu-Asp-Lys[C20-diacid-γ-Glu-(AEEA)-Lys]-Ala-Gln-Aib-Ala-Phe-Ile-Glu-Tyr-Leu-Leu-Glu-Gly-Gly-Pro-Ser-Ser-Gly-Ala-Pro-Pro-Pro-Ser-NH₂ |
Sequence Short Form | Y(Aib)QGTFTSDYSI(α-Me-Leu)LDK{Lys(AEEA-γGlu-C20 diacid)}AQ(Aib)AFIEYLLEGGPSSGAPPPS-NH₂ |
Target Receptors | GLP‑1R / GIPR / GCGR Triple Agonist |
EC₅₀ (Human) | GLP‑1R: 0.775 nM;GIPR: 0.0643 nM;GCGR: 5.79 nM |
2. Physical Characteristics
Appearance: White to off-white lyophilized powder
Odor: Odorless
Solubility:
Water: ≥30 mg/mL (adjust pH neutral/weak alkaline, ultrasonic assist)
DMSO: Soluble
Not soluble in non-polar organic solvents
pH (aqueous solution, 1 mg/mL): ~7.0–8.5
Hygroscopicity: Strongly hygroscopic; avoid long-term exposure to air
3. Quality Specification
Test Item | Test Method | Specification |
Identity | RP-HPLC, MS (ESI-MS) | Consistent with reference standard; Measured MW matches theoretical value ±2 Da |
Chromatographic Purity | RP-HPLC | ≥99.0% |
Largest Single Unknown Impurity | RP-HPLC | ≤0.50% |
Total Related Impurities | RP-HPLC | ≤2.0% |
Peptide Content (Assay) | Potentiometric Titration / HPLC Quantitation | 98.0% ~ 102.0% |
Water Content | Karl Fischer Titration | ≤1.0% |
Residual Acetic Acid / TFA | Ion Chromatography | ≤0.5% |
Endotoxin (LAL, USP <85>) | Turbidimetric LAL | ≤100 EU/mg |
Heavy Metals (Pb, As, Cd, Hg) | ICP-MS | Each ≤10 ppm |
Residual Organic Solvents | GC | Meet ICH Q3C limits |
Amino Acid Composition Analysis | Amino Acid Analyzer | Within ±10% of theoretical stoichiometry |
4. Storage & Stability
nitrogen blanket — Shelf life: 24 months
Medium-term: -20 ℃, sealed, dry dark — Shelf life: 12 months
Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
Prepared Aqueous Stock Solution
-80 ℃: Stable for up to 6 months
-20 ℃: Stable for up to 1 month
Do not store aqueous solution at 4 ℃ or room temperature for extended periods
5. Preparation Guidance for Stock Solution
Target concentration calculation basis: MW = 4731.33
1 mM solution: 4.731 mg Retatrutide per 1 mL solvent
Recommend solvent: Sterile purified water, adjust pH 7.0–7.5 with dilute NaOH
6. Safety & Handling Notes
Hazard: Irritant to eyes, skin and respiratory tract
PPE requirement: Nitrile gloves, goggles, lab coat
Avoid inhalation of powder dust
Waste disposal: Treat as peptide biological chemical waste following local regulations
Important Disclaimer: This raw material is FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH ONLY.
Not approved for human administration, clinical use or veterinary medication.
7. Chromatography Suggestion
Column: C18 analytical column (250×4.6 mm, 5 μm)
Mobile Phase A: 0.1% TFA in Water
Mobile Phase B: 0.1% TFA in Acetonitrile
Detection wavelength: 220 nm / 280 nm
Flow rate: 1.0 mL/min