Which vendors sell AOD-9604 with independent COA testing?

40 vendors in the Merit Verified directory have independent COA evidence on file for AOD-9604 — 145 COAs total. COA coverage and test dates are listed on the AOD-9604 page at https://meritverified.org/peptides/aod-9604.

How do I verify the quality of AOD-9604 from a vendor?

To verify AOD-9604 quality, look for an independent certificate of analysis (COA) from a third-party lab — not a lab the vendor owns or pays directly. The COA should state the tested compound, lot number, purity percentage (identity and concentration), and the lab's name. Cross-reference the lot number against the vendor's current stock. Merit Verified indexes COAs for AOD-9604 at https://meritverified.org/peptides/aod-9604 so you can compare evidence across vendors before buying.

What is the regulatory status of AOD-9604?

AOD-9604 is tracked in the Merit Verified registry. Regulatory status for research peptides in the US has been evolving — the FDA has reclassified a number of peptides out of the 503A compounding ingredient list since 2025. Merit Verified does not provide legal or regulatory advice; check official FDA sources or consult a licensed professional for the current status of AOD-9604 in your jurisdiction.

GLP-1 / Metabolic

AOD-9604

Also known as: Anti-Obesity Drug 9604

AOD-9604 is a 16-amino-acid synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone (residues 177-191) with an additional N-terminal tyrosine. Developed by Metabolic Pharmaceuticals (Australia) to isolate a purported 'lipolytic' activity of GH without GH-receptor-mediated growth or diabetogenic effects. AOD-9604 is NOT FDA-approved for any indication; controlled human trials for obesity did not demonstrate clinically meaningful weight loss, and obesity development was terminated in 2007.

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Every current seller, ranked by independent evidence — Merit Score, latest COA purity, and live $/mg (size-normalized). Prices refresh daily. Rankings are never paid.

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Highest Merit Score (99) of 29 scored sellers

$9.30/mg

$92.99 · 10mg · 99.7% purity

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12 independent COAs on file

$5.88/mg

$29.40 · 5mg · 99.9% purity

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Average price

$10.88/mg

range $0.08–$38.00/mg

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45-day trend

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	Vendor	Price	$/mg	vs avg	Purity	COAs	Merit
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$9.30/mg -14.6% vs avg

$92.99

10mg

99.7% purity 3 COAs

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5mg

99.1% purity 3 COAs

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$7.20/mg -33.8% vs avg

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5mg

99.8% purity 3 COAs

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95

$12.00/mg +10.3% vs avg

$60.00

5mg

99.5% purity 2 COAs

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$8.07/mg -25.8% vs avg

$80.75

10mg

99.1% purity 5 COAs

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94

$10.00/mg -8.1% vs avg

$49.99

5mg

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$20.00/mg +83.8% vs avg

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89

$4.50/mg -58.7% vs avg

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10mg

99.0% purity 4 COAs

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$8.90/mg -18.2% vs avg

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100.0% purity 1 COA

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88

$7.60/mg -30.2% vs avg

$38.00

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no purity 1 COA

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Compound reference

About AOD-9604

CAS

221231-10-3

Molecular formula

C78H123N23O23S2

Sequence

YLRIVQCRSVEGSCGF

Typical dose range

250–500 mcg/day subcutaneous (research use)

Half-life

~2–3 hours (human); ~3–4 minutes (rat IV, per pharmacokinetic studies)

Independent evidence

COAs for AOD-9604

145 third-party tests across 40 vendors. Each card links to the full report.

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COAs for AOD-9604

14 citations indexed for AOD-9604

Therapeutic Peptides in Orthopaedics: Applications, Challenges, and Future Directions

Safety and Efficacy of Approved and Unapproved Peptide Therapies for Musculoskeletal Injuries and Athletic Performance

Annual Banned-Substance Review 18th Edition-Analytical Approaches in Human Sports Drug Testing 2024/2025

Human sports drug testing by mass spectrometry

Simplifying and expanding the screening for peptides <2 kDa by direct urine injection, liquid chromatography, and ion mobility mass spectrometry

Effect of Intra-articular Injection of AOD9604 with or without Hyaluronic Acid in Rabbit Osteoarthritis Model