Description
Pal-GHK: palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Pal-GHK is the tripeptide Gly-His-Lys with palmitic acid attached. The fatty-acid chain makes it more lipophilic than plain GHK, which is why it appears in many creams and serums under the INCI name Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1.
Specification
| INCI name | Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 |
|---|---|
| Sequence | Pal-Gly-His-Lys |
| CAS number | 147732-56-7 |
| Molecular formula | C₃₀H₅₄N₆O₅ |
How it compares with GHK-Cu
This ingredient has no copper and is better suited to emulsions and oil phases. GHK-Cu is copper-bound, blue and water-soluble.
Storage
Keep refrigerated at 2–8 °C, dry and protected from light. For long-term storage, keep at −20 °C.
Frequently asked questions
Is this ingredient the same as Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1?
Yes. That is the INCI name used on cosmetic ingredient lists.
How much is delivery?
Standard delivery (3 days) is £12 and Priority delivery (1–2 days) is £20. You can choose at checkout.
Supplied as a raw cosmetic ingredient for formulation. Not for injection or ingestion. Finished cosmetic products sold in the UK must meet the UK Cosmetics Regulation, including a safety assessment. See the UK guidance on making cosmetic products available in Great Britain.
See also SNAP-8, or browse all cosmetic ingredients.
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