AOD-9604: dose range, storage & handling reference
Also known as: AOD9604, hGH fragment 176-191 analog
Quick answer
What is AOD-9604?
The fat-burning fragment of growth hormone without the growth effects, studied for fat loss.
AOD-9604 at a glance
| Dose range referenced | Research literature commonly references amounts in the ~250–300 mcg range as a reference point |
| Studied for | Fat-metabolism research |
| Route referenced in research | Subcutaneous (research) |
| Half-life | ~30 minutes (reported) |
| Storage | Store lyophilized powder refrigerated (2–8°C) and protected from light; once reconstituted, keep refrigerated and use within the timeframe supported by stability data. |
The dose range above describes figures referenced in research literature. It is not a recommendation.
What AOD-9604 is stacked with in research
Sometimes referenced in research discussions alongside other metabolic compounds; combination use is not well characterized in the literature.
Side effects observed in research
- Injection-site reactions (reported)
- Generally reported as well tolerated in studies
Reconstituting AOD-9604
Concentration is vial contents divided by water added, whatever the compound: a 5 mg vial with 2 mL of bacteriostatic water gives 2.5 mg/mL. The step-by-step reconstitution guide works through the arithmetic, and the free calculator below returns exact syringe units.
This is a reference entry. An expanded profile — mechanism, cited literature, protocol tables and reconstitution math — is being added across the library.
Skip the AOD-9604 math
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Source in Canada
COA-documented research compounds, sourced from Canada.
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