Palmitoyl pentapeptide-4

Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4 is a synthetic, lipid-modified pentapeptide mainly used in cosmetic and anti-aging skincare formulations. It is commonly marketed under the trade name Matrixyl and is associated with promoting collagen production and improving the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. It is grouped under the following drug class(es): Peptides. Its source/manufacturing origin is listed as peptide apis, synthetic. Other names for this substance include Palmitoyl pentapeptide-3, PAL-Lys-Thr-Thr-Lys-Ser and Matrixyl. Its PubChem CID is 9897237.

CAS No 214047-00-4
Molecular Formula C39H75N7O10
Molecular Weight 802.1 g/mol
Synonyms (2S)-2-[[(2S)-6-amino-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[(2S)-6-amino-2-(hexadecanoylamino)hexanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxybutanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxybutanoyl]amino]hexanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxypropanoic acid

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