5-Amino-1MQ vs MOTS-c: price per mg, identity and regulatory status (2026)
5-Amino-1MQ and MOTS-c are different research compounds, not substitutes for each other: 5-Amino-1MQ is a single compound (C10H11N2+); MOTS-c is a 16-amino-acid peptide (C101H152N28O22S2). Lowest current in-stock prices: 5-Amino-1MQ 50mg from $80.00 ($1.60/mg) at American Peptides; MOTS-c 10mg from $49.99 ($5.00/mg) at Nova Peptide Supply. MOTS-c has no Drugs@FDA application.
5-Amino-1MQ vs MOTS-c: current prices and packages
| Compared property | 5-Amino-1MQ | MOTS-c |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Longevity | Longevity |
| Compared package | 50mg · Vial | 10mg · Vial |
| Lowest current price | $80.00 at American Peptides, checked Oct 22, 2026 | $49.99 at Nova Peptide Supply, checked Oct 22, 2026 |
| Price per labelled mg | $1.60/mg | $5.00/mg |
| Package sizes | 5mg, 10mg, 50mg, 50mg×30, 50mg×60 | 5mg, 10mg, 20mg, 40mg |
| Vendors with current prices | 3 (4 tracked) | 4 (6 tracked) |
| Form at this package | Vial | Vial |
| Stock | In stock | In stock |
Prices exclude shipping. The price per labelled mg is always given per mg, so different package sizes compare directly; it is shown only for single-compound vials and powders with a labelled mass. Blends, capsules, liquids and IU-labelled packages are compared by package total.
Identity, regulatory status and registered research
| Compared property | 5-Amino-1MQ | MOTS-c |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C10H11N2+ | C101H152N28O22S2 |
| Molecular weight | 159.21 g/mol | 2174.6 g/mol |
| Sequence | — | H-Met-Arg-Trp-Gln-Glu-Met-Gly-Tyr-Ile-Phe-Tyr-Pro-Arg-Lys-Leu-Arg-OH (16 residues) |
| CAS Registry Number | — | 1627580-64-6 |
| Registered clinical trials | None recorded | 1 (1 active) · Phase 2: 1 |
| Human intervention studies | None recorded | None recorded |
| US regulatory status | No reviewed Drugs@FDA record | No Drugs@FDA application (checked October 7, 2026) · Drugs@FDA search |
Identity data: PubChem, FDA GSRS and EPA records; registry counts: ClinicalTrials.gov; status: Drugs@FDA. A matching name does not verify the contents of a supplier's lot.
Key human studies
5-Amino-1MQ
No human intervention study is recorded in the research library for this identity.
5-Amino-1MQ research profile →MOTS-c
No human intervention study is recorded in the research library for this identity.
MOTS-c research profile →Studies are listed as records, newest first; they are not evidence that a research product is safe or effective.
Where to buy each compound
5-Amino-1MQ
5-Amino-1MQ is a catalogue entry whose compound-specific reference review has not yet been completed.
$80.00 · 50mg · $1.60/mg · American Peptides
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MOTS-c is a catalogue entry whose compound-specific reference review has not yet been completed.
$49.99 · 10mg · $5.00/mg · Nova Peptide Supply
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