Molecular Specification
| Compound type | Mitochondria-targeted tetrapeptide (elamipretide) |
|---|---|
| Amino-acid length | 4 |
| Sequence | D-Arg-Dmt-Lys-Phe-NH2 |
| Molecular formula | C32H49N9O5 |
| Molecular weight | 639.80 Da (avg) |
| CAS number | 736992-21-5 |
| Physical form | Lyophilized powder (typically acetate salt) |
| Verification | Third-party HPLC tested; Certificate of Analysis included |
Reference data for research use only. Confirm identity and purity against the batch Certificate of Analysis.
Sources & References
Peer-reviewed research
Elamipretide (SS-31): A Review of Its Structure, Mechanism of Action, and Therapeutic Potential
Mitochondrial Cardiolipin-Targeted Tetrapeptide, SS-31, Exerts Neuroprotective Effects Within In Vitro and In Vivo Models of Spinal Cord Injury
Research FAQ
Compound and research-use information
What is SS-31 (Elamipretide)?
SS-31 is a synthetic mitochondria-targeting tetrapeptide that associates with the inner-mitochondrial-membrane lipid cardiolipin. It is provided for laboratory research use.
What is SS-31 (Elamipretide) studied for in the research setting?
SS-31 is studied in vitro and in preclinical models for its interaction with cardiolipin and its role in mitochondrial bioenergetics and reactive-oxygen-species research. It serves as a reference compound in mitochondrial-biology studies.
What form is Aurevena's SS-31 (Elamipretide) supplied in?
SS-31 (Elamipretide) is supplied as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder. Every batch is tested by independent, accredited U.S. laboratories for purity and identity, with the Certificate of Analysis published on this product page. Store lyophilized peptide cold and protected from light, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Is SS-31 (Elamipretide) intended for human use?
No. SS-31 (Elamipretide) is sold by Aurevena strictly for laboratory and research use only. It is not a drug, dietary supplement, cosmetic, or medical device, and is not intended for human or veterinary use, consumption, or for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease.





