Tirzepatide Chemical Profile

🔬 Peptide Structure Overview

  • CAS Number: 2023788-19-2
  • Molecular Formula: C225H348N48O68
  • Molecular Weight: 4813.5 g/mol
  • Synonyms: LY3298176, Mounjaro
  • Chemical Structure: Tirzepatide on PubChem
  • Compound ID (CID): 135565146

📘 Description:

Tirzepatide is a novel synthetic peptide that functions as a dual GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. It has been extensively researched for its role in blood glucose regulation and weight management.

🧪 Research Applications:

  • Investigated for its effects on insulin sensitivity
  • Studied in relation to type 2 diabetes and obesity management
  • Interest in its multi-receptor activation for synergistic metabolic effects

⚠️ Note:

Tirzepatide is not FDA-approved for human use when purchased as a research peptide and is intended for educational and laboratory research purposes only.

References

  1. Tirzepatide – Compound Summary. PubChem, National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI).
    https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tirzepatide
  2. Tirzepatide Acetate – Compound Summary. PubChem, NCBI.
    https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Tirzepatide-Acetate
  3. L-Isoasp15-Tirzepatide – Compound Summary. PubChem, NCBI.
    https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/L-Isoasp15-tirzepatide