5-Amino-1MQ vs AOD-9604
5-Amino-1MQ and AOD-9604 are both studied in weight research, but they are different classes of compound with different reported research applications.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do 5-Amino-1MQ and AOD-9604 differ?
5-Amino-1MQ (Small-molecule enzyme inhibitor (not a peptide)) is catalogued under weight & metabolic research; AOD-9604 (Modified human growth hormone fragment) is catalogued under weight & metabolic research. Verve lists 5 reported research applications for 5-Amino-1MQ and 5 for AOD-9604. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | 5-Amino-1MQ | AOD-9604 |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Small-molecule enzyme inhibitor (not a peptide) | Modified human growth hormone fragment |
| research area | weight & metabolic | weight & metabolic |
| reported research applications | 5 listed | 5 listed |
| supplied as | single compound | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 10mg | 10mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | not offered | not offered |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $114.49 | $114.49 |
| availability | in stock | out of stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is 5-Amino-1MQ and what is AOD-9604?
5-Amino-1MQ is classified as Small-molecule enzyme inhibitor (not a peptide); AOD-9604 as Modified human growth hormone fragment. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
5-Amino-1MQ
Small-molecule enzyme inhibitor (not a peptide)
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule rather than a peptide: a methylquinolinium compound that acts as a selective inhibitor of nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). It is cell-permeable and carries a permanent positive charge on its quaternary nitrogen, a structural feature that shapes how it distributes in cellular assays and why it is used as a tool compound in enzyme-inhibition research.
full 5-Amino-1MQ profile →AOD-9604
Modified human growth hormone fragment
AOD-9604 is a synthetic peptide corresponding to the C-terminal 176–191 fragment of human growth hormone, modified by the addition of a tyrosine residue at the N-terminus to improve stability. Unlike the full-length hormone, the fragment lacks the regions associated with growth-hormone receptor binding, which is what makes it useful as a dissociated structural probe in research.
full AOD-9604 profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
5-Amino-1MQ and AOD-9604 both sit inside weight & metabolic research, so their listed models share framing while differing in specifics. The table lists 5 reported research applications for 5-Amino-1MQ and 5 for AOD-9604. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| 5-Amino-1MQ — reported research applications | AOD-9604 — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| NNMT enzyme-inhibition and kinetics research | Lipid-metabolism and adipocyte-signaling research models |
| NAD+ salvage-pathway and nicotinamide-metabolism studies | Growth-hormone fragment structure–activity research |
| S-adenosylmethionine and methyl-donor balance research | Lipolytic and lipogenic enzyme pathway studies |
| Adipocyte and cellular energy-metabolism research models | Comparative studies against full-length growth hormone |
| Small-molecule structure–activity and selectivity studies | Body-composition research endpoints in pre-clinical models |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for 5-Amino-1MQ and AOD-9604?
5-Amino-1MQ is listed from $114.49 and AOD-9604 from $114.49. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5-Amino-1MQ | 10mg | $114.49 | in stock |
| AOD-9604 | 10mg | $114.49 | out of stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about 5-Amino-1MQ and AOD-9604
What is 5-Amino-1MQ?
5-Amino-1MQ is a small molecule, not a peptide — a methylquinolinium compound that selectively inhibits the enzyme nicotinamide N-methyltransferase (NNMT). Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
Is 5-Amino-1MQ a peptide?
No. It is a small-molecule enzyme inhibitor with no amino-acid backbone, which is why it is handled and stored differently from the peptides in the catalog. It is supplied strictly for laboratory research.
What is AOD-9604?
AOD-9604 is a synthetic peptide based on the 176–191 C-terminal fragment of human growth hormone, with an added N-terminal tyrosine. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is AOD-9604 studied for in research?
It is used as a reference compound in lipid-metabolism, adipocyte-signaling, and enzyme-pathway research, and in structure–activity studies comparing fragments to full-length growth hormone. Verve makes no claims about use in humans or animals.
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