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Tirzepatide: molecular data, studies & sources
Tirzepatide is catalogued here as a research compound. This profile brings together the molecular source record, selected indexed publications and available supplier comparisons. Evidence for a named substance does not authenticate a commercial product.
Compiled by PeptideTech Editors · Sources checked · Selected bibliography, not a systematic review
Molecular formula, weight & structure
- Molecular formula (MF)
- C225H348N48O68
- Molecular weight (MW)
- 4813 g/mol
- PubChem compound ID
- 156588324
- Record title
- Tirzepatide
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Source: PubChem CID 156588324 · retrieved 2026-09-21

Chemical identifiers and source data
- IUPAC name
- (2S)-2-[[20-[[(5S)-6-[[(2S,3S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-5-amino-1-[[(2S)-6-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-5-amino-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S,3S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[2-[[2-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-1-[[(2S)-1-[[2-[[(2S)-1-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-1-amino-3-hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl]pyrrolidine-1-carbonyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]amino]-3-hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-3-hydroxy-1-oxopropan-2-yl]carbamoyl]pyrrolidin-1-yl]-2-oxoethyl]amino]-2-oxoethyl]amino]-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-4-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-3-(1H-indol-3-yl)-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-1,5-dioxopentan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxobutan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxo-3-phenylpropan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxohexan-2-yl]amino]-1,5-dioxopentan-2-yl]amino]-1-oxopropan-2-yl]amino]-3-methyl-1-oxopentan-2-yl]amino]-5-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[2-[[(2S,3S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[(2S)-2-[[(2S,3R)-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-[[2-[[(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]-2-methylpropanoyl]amino]-4-carboxybutanoyl]amino]acetyl]amino]-3-hydroxybutanoyl]amino]-3-phenylpropanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxybutanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxypropanoyl]amino]-3-carboxypropanoyl]amino]-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]amino]-3-hydroxypropanoyl]amino]-3-methylpentanoyl]amino]-2-methylpropanoyl]amino]-4-methylpentanoyl]amino]-3-carboxypropanoyl]amino]-6-oxohexyl]amino]-20-oxoicosanoyl]amino]-5-[2-[2-[2-[2-[2-(carboxymethoxy)ethoxy]ethylamino]-2-oxoethoxy]ethoxy]ethylamino]-5-oxopentanoic acid
- InChIKey
- AAPYRSPHYSKGIS-MCNPHUAVSA-N
- SMILES
- CC[C@H](C)[C@@H](C(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)N)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC2=CNC3=CC=CC=C32)C(=O)N[C@@H](CC(C)C)C(=O)N[C@@H]([C@@H](C)CC)C(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)NCC(=O)NCC(=O)N4CCC[C@H]4C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)NCC(=O)N[C@@H](C)C(=O)N5CCC[C@H]5C(=O)N6CCC[C@H]6C(=O)N7CCC[C@H]7C(=O)N[C@@H](CO)C(=O)N)NC(=O)[C@H](CCCCNC(=O)CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(=O)NCCOCCOCC(=O)NCCOCCOCC(=O)O)C(=O)O)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(=O)O)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(C)C)NC(=O)C(C)(C)NC(=O)[C@H]([C@@H](C)CC)NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H](CC8=CC=C(C=C8)O)NC(=O)[C@H](CC(=O)O)NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H]([C@@H](C)O)NC(=O)[C@H](CC9=CC=CC=C9)NC(=O)[C@H]([C@@H](C)O)NC(=O)CNC(=O)[C@H](CCC(=O)O)NC(=O)C(C)(C)NC(=O)[C@H](CC1=CC=C(C=C1)O)N
Human and clinical studies
Selected human-study records are shown with their indexed or reviewed study type. Check the original article for the intervention, formulation and controls; the molecule can also be a comparator or measured variable.
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Obesity.
Malhotra A, Grunstein RR, Fietze I et al. · The New England journal of medicine · 2024
PMID 38912654 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2404881
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity.
Jastreboff AM, Aronne LJ, Ahmad NN et al. · The New England journal of medicine · 2022
PMID 35658024 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2206038
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Tirzepatide for Obesity Treatment and Diabetes Prevention.
Jastreboff AM, le Roux CW, Stefanski A et al. · The New England journal of medicine · 2025
PMID 39536238 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2410819
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Continued Treatment With Tirzepatide for Maintenance of Weight Reduction in Adults With Obesity: The SURMOUNT-4 Randomized Clinical Trial.
Aronne LJ, Sattar N, Horn DB et al. · JAMA · 2024
PMID 38078870 · DOI: 10.1001/jama.2023.24945
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Tirzepatide for Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction and Obesity.
Packer M, Zile MR, Kramer CM et al. · The New England journal of medicine · 2025
PMID 39555826 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2410027
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Tirzepatide versus Semaglutide Once Weekly in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes.
Frías JP, Davies MJ, Rosenstock J et al. · The New England journal of medicine · 2021
PMID 34170647 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2107519
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Tirzepatide for Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis with Liver Fibrosis.
Loomba R, Hartman ML, Lawitz EJ et al. · The New England journal of medicine · 2024
PMID 38856224 · DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2401943
Preclinical research, reviews & other publications
Animal studies, laboratory experiments, reviews and other indexed papers answer different questions. A review is secondary evidence; a case report does not estimate how often an outcome occurs.
- Review · secondary evidence
Tirzepatide: A Review in Type 2 Diabetes.
France NL, Syed YY · Drugs · 2024
PMID 38388874 · DOI: 10.1007/s40265-023-01992-4
Tirzepatide supplier sources
Scientific sources describe molecules and experiments. The commercial links below identify recorded supplier packages. A publication or chemical database entry does not verify the seller, purity, sterility or contents of a lot. Some links are affiliate links; see our disclosure.
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| Supplier | Recorded packages | Example source listing |
|---|---|---|
| Blank PeptidesUSD | 10mg Vial · 30mg Vial2 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $89.00Checked Sep 21, 2026Supplier listing |
| Modified AminosUSD | 30mg Vial · 10mg Vial · 60mg Vial3 recorded offers | 30mg Vial · $119.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
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| Amino ClubUSD | 30mg Vial · 60mg Vial2 recorded offers | 30mg Vial · $59.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
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| Direct PeptidesUSD | 10mg Vial · 15mg Vial · 30mg Vial3 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · $69.00Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| Nuvion PeptidesCAD | 30mg Vial · 10mg Vial2 recorded offers | 30mg Vial · CA$119.99Checked Sep 21, 2026Supplier listing |
| PhaseOneAUD | 10mg Vial1 recorded offers | 10mg Vial · A$109.99Checked Sep 21, 2026Supplier listing |
Reference sources & further reading
- PubChem compound record 156588324 — chemical identity and structure.
- Wikipedia: Tirzepatide — Background encyclopedia; not a primary clinical source.
The citations above link directly to publication records. Encyclopedia links are background reading and are not used to establish clinical effectiveness.
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