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What is AOD-9604?
AOD-9604 is a synthetic 16-amino-acid peptide modelled on a C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone. It carries one internal disulfide bond.
It also appears in the literature as AOD9604, AOD 9604.
What is in each AOD-9604 vial?
| STRENGTH | FORM | PRICE | CERTIFICATE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5mg | Lyophilised powder | A$58 | Pending |
What has research on AOD-9604 examined?
Peer-reviewed AOD-9604 studies are mainly in obese rodents (e.g. Zucker rats, obese mice) plus a rabbit osteoarthritis model and anti-doping detection work. A PubMed search found no records indexed as clinical trials in humans.
The table lists primary sources by year and model. Findings describe the study subjects, not this research vial.
What adverse events have studies of AOD-9604 reported?
No PubMed-indexed human study reporting adverse events for AOD-9604 was found, although reviews describe it as having entered clinical trials. In obese Zucker rats given oral AOD9604 for 19 days, the authors reported no adverse effect on insulin sensitivity, unlike intact growth hormone (PMID 11146367).
These findings describe the people or animals in each study. The sources list gives every PubMed record.
How do you reconstitute and store AOD-9604?
Store the sealed vial frozen (about -20 degrees Celsius), dry and away from light until it is reconstituted.
After reconstitution with a sterile solvent, keep the solution at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius and avoid repeated freezing and thawing. Record the solvent, volume and date on the vial label.
BAC Water is the usual laboratory solvent. Dilute acetic acid is an alternative for peptides that dissolve poorly in water. The reconstitution guide and storage guide cover laboratory handling.
| STATE | TEMPERATURE | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Sealed vial | -20 °C | Dry and dark. Keeps to the label date. |
| Reconstituted | 2 to 8 °C | Sterile technique. Avoid repeat freeze and thaw. |
| In transit | Cold pack | Refrigerate or freeze on arrival. |
Is AOD-9604 legal to buy in Australia?
AOD-9604 is listed in Schedule 4 of the Poisons Standard (prescription only). It is also listed in Appendix D clause 5, which makes possession without authority an offence. Source: the June 2026 Poisons Standard instrument (F2026L00633).
WADA's 2026 Prohibited List prohibits AOD-9604 at all times, under class S2.2.3.
- POISONS STANDARD
- Schedule 4, Appendix D
- WADA 2026
- Prohibited (S2.2.3)
- SALE TERMS
- Research use only
How fast does AOD-9604 ship?
Orders placed before [cut-off] leave Western Australia the same business day with tracking, by [carrier]. Delivery estimates for each state are on the shipping page.
AOD-9604 questions
What has research on AOD-9604 examined?
Peer-reviewed AOD-9604 studies are mainly in obese rodents (e.g. Zucker rats, obese mice) plus a rabbit osteoarthritis model and anti-doping detection work. A PubMed search found no records indexed as clinical trials in humans.
What adverse events have studies of AOD-9604 reported?
No PubMed-indexed human study reporting adverse events for AOD-9604 was found, although reviews describe it as having entered clinical trials. In obese Zucker rats given oral AOD9604 for 19 days, the authors reported no adverse effect on insulin sensitivity, unlike intact growth hormone (PMID 11146367).
Is AOD-9604 a peptide?
Yes. AOD-9604 is a peptide of 16 amino acids.
Is AOD-9604 a prescription medicine in Australia?
AOD-9604 is listed in Schedule 4 of the Poisons Standard (prescription only). It is also listed in Appendix D clause 5, which makes possession without authority an offence. Peptides Collective sells it for laboratory research use only.
Is AOD-9604 banned in sport?
WADA's 2026 Prohibited List prohibits AOD-9604 at all times, under class S2.2.3.
What is the CAS number for AOD-9604?
The CAS number for AOD-9604 is 221231-10-3. Its PubChem CID is 71300630.
How long does an unopened AOD-9604 vial keep?
A sealed vial of lyophilised powder keeps to the date on its label when stored frozen, dry and dark. Once reconstituted, keep the solution at 2 to 8 degrees Celsius and record the date on the label.
Does every AOD-9604 batch have a certificate?
Yes. Every AOD-9604 batch is tested by [lab] before it goes on sale, and the certificate is published under the batch number printed on the vial. The current batch certificate is [pending].
Where is AOD-9604 shipped from?
Orders ship tracked from Western Australia. Orders placed before [cut-off] leave the same business day. Delivery estimates by state are on the shipping page.
What purity is the current AOD-9604 batch?
The current AOD-9604 batch certificate is [pending]. When it is published, it reports purity by HPLC to three decimal places and confirms identity by mass spectrometry.
Which solvent reconstitutes AOD-9604?
BAC Water (sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol) is the usual laboratory solvent. Dilute acetic acid is an alternative for peptides that dissolve poorly in water. Record the solvent, volume and resulting concentration on the vial label.
How much does AOD-9604 cost in Australia?
AOD-9604 costs A$58 for 5mg at Peptides Collective, in Australian dollars. Each price is per vial of lyophilised powder.
Sources
- 1. Metabolic studies of a synthetic lipolytic domain (AOD9604) of human growth hormone. Hormone research, 2000. PMID 11146367.
- 2. The effects of human GH and its lipolytic fragment (AOD9604) on lipid metabolism following chronic treatment in obese mice and beta(3)-AR knock-out mice. Endocrinology, 2001. PMID 11713213.
- 3. Effect of Intra-articular Injection of AOD9604 with or without Hyaluronic Acid in Rabbit Osteoarthritis Model. Annals of clinical and laboratory science, 2015. PMID 26275694.
- 4. AOD-9604 Metabolic. Current opinion in investigational drugs (London, England : 2000), 2004. PMID 15134286.
- 5. PubChem CID 71300630. National Library of Medicine.
- 6. Poisons Standard, June 2026 instrument (F2026L00633). Federal Register of Legislation.
- 7. World Anti-Doping Code, 2026 Prohibited List. WADA.
