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99% Pure AHK-CU Copper Powder for Hair Growth | China Suppliers & Factory Direct Supply
Product Introduction
AHK-Cu (CAS: 682809-81-0, also known as copper tripeptide-3, blue copper hair growth peptide) is an active tripeptide complexed with alanine, histidine, lysine, and copper ions. It appears as a blue, water-soluble powder with a purity ≥98% (HPLC). Its core functions include: activating dermal papilla cells in hair follicles, prolonging the hair growth phase, promoting angiogenesis, and effectively preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth; it also stimulates collagen and elastin synthesis, has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, repairs damaged skin, reduces fine lines, and improves firmness. It is widely used in high-end cosmetics and scalp care products such as hair growth serums, anti-hair loss shampoos, anti-aging serums, and repair creams. It is gentle and low-irritant, suitable for long-term addition, and is a popular beauty peptide ingredient with both hair growth and anti-aging effects.
Features
AHK-Cu blue copper peptide boasts high activity, excellent water solubility, high raw material purity, and stable properties, making it easy to store and formulate. It offers multiple benefits including repair, anti-aging, and scalp care, is gentle on the skin, and non-irritating, making it suitable for various skincare and scalp formulations. It can soothe redness, repair the skin barrier, promote collagen production, reduce fine lines, and firm and rejuvenate the skin; simultaneously, it nourishes hair follicles, improves hair loss, and strengthens hair roots. With broad compatibility, it easily combines with active ingredients such as peptides and plant extracts. Its low dosage and clearly defined efficacy make it a high-quality functional ingredient for premium beauty and hair care products.
Product Application
• Skin Repair & Anti-Aging
Promotes collagen synthesis, soothes redness, repairs the skin barrier, diminishes fine lines and wrinkles, improves roughness and sagging, and enhances skin firmness and elasticity. Suitable for use in repair serums and anti-aging creams.
• Hair Loss Prevention & Hair Growth Care
Activates hair follicle activity, nourishes hair roots, improves the follicle environment, reduces hair loss, strengthens hair strands, and delays follicle aging. Commonly used in anti-hair loss shampoos, hair growth serums, and scalp serums.
• Soothing & Repairing Care
Antioxidant, reduces skin inflammation, gently stabilizes skin, and reduces damage from external stimuli. Can be combined with various active ingredients and is suitable for sensitive skin care and post-operative repair skincare products.
Basic Analysis
| Product Name | AHK-CU (Copper Peptide, Blue Copper Peptide) | AHK-CU |
| CAS | 49557-75-7 | 49557-75-7 |
| Molecular formula | Glycyl-Lhistidyl-L-lysine copper complex | C₁₄H₂₂CuN₆O₄ |
| molecular weight | 401.91 g/mol | 401.91 g/mol |
| Appearance | Blue or light blue powder, uniform, no foreign matter | Blue powder, uniform, free from foreign objects |
| Purity, HPLC | ≥ 99.0% | ≥ 99.0% |
| Copper Content | 8.0% ~ 16.0% | 13.00% |
| Loss on Drying | ≤ 8.0% | ≤ 6.0% |
| Solubility | ≥ 100 mg/mL in water | Complies |
| pH 1% in water | 5.5 ~ 7.5 | 6 |
| Heavy Metals | ||
| Lead | ≤ 10 ppm | Complies |
| Arsenic | ≤ 2 ppm | Complies |
| Cadmium | ≤ 5 ppm | Complies |
| Mercury | ≤ 1 ppm | Complies |
| Microbiological indicators | ||
| Total Colony Count | < 100 CFU/g | Complies |
| Total number of molds and yeasts | < 10 CFU/g | Complies |
| Storage | Store in cool and dry place, protected from light; refrigerated recommended | Cold storage (2–8℃) |
| Shelf Life | 2 years | 2 years |
| Result | The product meets the company’s quality specifications. | The product is according with company standard. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is AHK-Cu and its primary function?
AHK-Cu (copper tripeptide-3) is an active tripeptide complexed with alanine, histidine, lysine, and copper ions. Its core functions include activating hair follicle dermal papilla cells, extending the hair growth phase, preventing hair loss, promoting hair growth, and stimulating collagen and elastin synthesis.
What are the cosmetic applications of AHK-Cu?
It is widely used in high-end cosmetic formulations, including skin repair serums, anti-aging creams, anti-hair loss shampoos, hair growth serums, and scalp care products.
How pure is the AHK-Cu raw material and is it soluble?
AHK-Cu raw material features high purity (HPLC ≥ 99.0%) and excellent water solubility (≥ 100 mg/mL in water), making it highly active and easy to incorporate into liquid-based formulas.
Is AHK-Cu gentle and suitable for sensitive skin?
Yes, AHK-Cu is gentle, low-irritant, and non-irritating to the skin. It is suitable for long-term use and is ideal for sensitive skin care and post-operative repair formulations.
How should AHK-Cu be stored?
It should be stored in a cool and dry place, protected from light. Cold storage at 2–8℃ is highly recommended to maintain its stability and maximize its 2-year shelf life.