Retatrutide

Retatrutide

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

  • Long-term: ≤ -80 ℃, sealed, protected from light & moisture,
                               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
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