What is AICAR?
AICAR (5-aminoimidazole-4-carboxamide ribonucleoside, also called acadesine) is a nucleoside, not a peptide. Inside cells it is converted to ZMP, which mimics AMP and activates AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK), an enzyme that senses cellular energy levels. It is widely used as a research tool for studying AMPK signalling in cell and animal models.
AICAR product specifications
- Compound: AICAR (acadesine)
- Type: nucleoside AMPK activator
- Molecular formula: C9H14N4O5
- Molecular weight: about 258.2 g/mol
- CAS number: 2627-69-2
- Vial sizes: 50mg and 100mg
Regulatory status
AICAR is not an approved medicine in the US, UK, EU or Canada. Acadesine was tested in clinical trials but was not approved. It is on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Prohibited List as a metabolic modulator. This product is sold for laboratory research use only.
Related research compounds
- MOTS-c is a mitochondrial peptide studied in relation to AMPK signalling.
- 5-Amino-1MQ is another small molecule studied in metabolic research.
Available sizes: 50mg and 100mg
AICAR is offered in two vial sizes: 50mg and 100mg. Both contain the same compound. The figure is the total amount of compound in the vial, supplied as a dry (lyophilised) powder; it is not a concentration, so a larger vial is not “stronger”, it simply holds more material. Tell us which size you need when you contact us on Telegram or by email.
Handling and research-use notice
Store and handle this material as stated on the label and certificate of analysis for your batch; see our guide to storing research peptides. This product is sold for laboratory research use only. It is not a medicine or supplement and is not for human or veterinary use.
