Decapeptide-12 (200mg)

Decapeptide-12 is a synthetic 10-amino-acid peptide (YRSRKYSSWY) studied as a tyrosinase inhibitor, supplied as 200mg of raw material for cosmetic formulation and laboratory research. Not for direct human use.

What is decapeptide-12?

Decapeptide-12 is a synthetic peptide of ten amino acids with the sequence Tyr-Arg-Ser-Arg-Lys-Tyr-Ser-Ser-Trp-Tyr. It has been studied as an inhibitor of tyrosinase, the enzyme that drives melanin production. It is known in skincare under the trade name Lumixyl.

Decapeptide-12 product specifications

Compound: decapeptide-12
Sequence: YRSRKYSSWY (10 amino acids)
Molecular formula: C65H90N18O17
Molecular weight: about 1395.5 g/mol
CAS number: 137665-91-9
Amount: 200mg

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Research-use notice

This material is sold as a raw ingredient for cosmetic formulation and laboratory research. It is not a finished cosmetic or medicine and is not for direct human use. Store and handle it as stated on the label and certificate of analysis; see our guide to storing research peptides.