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A sealed Merit Semaglutide vial, 10 mg of lyophilized research compound
Independently assayed · HPLC ≥99%

Semaglutide 10 mg

Lyophilized vial

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— About this compound

Semaglutide.

Class · Long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist (acylated GLP-1 analog)

Origin. Developed by Novo Nordisk as a structurally engineered, albumin-binding analog of native GLP-1 designed for an extended half-life. The broader GLP-1 analog field grew out of incretin physiology characterized from the 1980s onward.

Semaglutide is a synthetic analog of human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a 31-amino-acid incretin hormone. Engineering modifications — a C18 fatty-diacid side chain that promotes reversible binding to serum albumin, plus substitutions that resist DPP-4 degradation — give it a markedly longer circulating half-life than native GLP-1, a central focus of the analog literature.

In research, semaglutide is used as a reference GLP-1 receptor agonist for studying incretin signaling, pancreatic islet biology, and energy-metabolism models. It is a regulated therapeutic in approved human channels; the Merit Sciences offering is supplied strictly for research use and not for human or veterinary administration.

— Common research applications

  • GLP-1 receptor signaling research
  • Incretin and islet-biology models
  • Energy-metabolism and appetite-pathway studies
  • Comparative GLP-1 analog pharmacology

— Mechanism

How it's been studied.

Selective agonism at the GLP-1 receptor, a class B G-protein-coupled receptor. Receptor engagement modulates glucose-dependent insulin secretion, glucagon release, and central pathways implicated in satiety in preclinical models.

Mechanism descriptions reflect findings reported in the preclinical and basic-research literature. They are not clinical conclusions and not statements of therapeutic effect.

— The Chemistry

The numbers, plainly.

CAS

Molecular weight

Formula

Sequence

Format

Lyophilized powder

Vial dose

10 mg

Purity (HPLC)

≥99%

Amino acids

Half-life

~7 days (engineered albumin binding; pharmacokinetic literature).

Solubility

Water-soluble; reconstitutes in bacteriostatic water.

View lab results for Semaglutide or search by compound.

— Why Merit

The supplier difference.

How Merit compares to the two alternatives most research buyers consider for Semaglutide.

Criterion
MeritISO-certified
Online ResellersRUO only
Compounding RxRx required
HPLC chromatogram per batch
sometimes
on request
Independent assay before release
QR code on the vial label opens the COA library
rarely
Ships from an ISO-certified US facility
varies
Same reorder price — no markup over time
varies
48-hour dispatch

Comparison reflects published facility status and standard industry practice. Compounding pharmacy availability of research peptides varies by jurisdiction.

— How it's made

From compound to your shelf.

Every Merit batch follows the same documented path. Five steps, every one verifiable.

  1. 01

    Sourcing

    Compound starts as a research-grade API.

    Active pharmaceutical ingredient sourced from FDA-registered manufacturers. Identity confirmed against reference standard before any compounding begins.

    • API from FDA-registered manufacturers
    • Identity verified against reference standard
    • Chain of custody documented
  2. 02

    Compounding

    Sterile-filled in a US cleanroom.

    Lyophilized in a cleanroom at our US facility. The powder format gives ≥24 months sealed stability — no cold-chain shipping required.

    • ISO-certified US facility
    • ISO-certified manufacturing process
    • Lyophilized powder for transit stability
  3. 03

    Verification

    Every batch HPLC-tested.

    Reverse-phase HPLC-UV (UV/MS for higher-MW peptides) confirms identity and purity for every batch before it leaves the lab. The chromatogram is archived.

    • Reverse-phase HPLC, per-batch
    • ≥99% purity floor — every batch
    • Chromatogram archived for every batch
  4. 04

    Release

    The batch is released against an independent assay.

    No batch ships until an independent laboratory has returned its identity and purity results and the certificate is published in the COA library.

    • Independent laboratory on every batch
    • Certificate published before sale
    • Every certificate is in the public COA library
  5. 05

    Dispatch

    Ships from San Antonio in 48 hours.

    Sealed vials with a QR code on the label that opens the COA library. Order before 2pm CT Monday–Thursday for same-day dispatch. UPS Ground, tracked + insured.

    • 48hr dispatch from San Antonio, TX
    • QR code on every vial label
    • UPS Ground, tracked + insured

Every step above can be verified for any specific batch by emailing rx@meritsciences.com with your order number.

— Research references

The published record.

Peer-reviewed work cited in the public scientific literature. Links resolve to PubMed or the publisher of record.

  1. 01

    The Discovery and Development of Liraglutide and Semaglutide

    Knudsen LB, Lau J · Frontiers in Endocrinology · 2019

  2. 02

    GLP-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of type 2 diabetes – state-of-the-art

    Nauck MA, Quast DR, Wefers J, et al. · Molecular Metabolism · 2021

Inclusion of a reference does not constitute a clinical claim or recommendation.

— Common Questions

Got questions.

What is Semaglutide?+

Semaglutide is a synthetic analog of human glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a 31-amino-acid incretin hormone. Engineering modifications — a C18 fatty-diacid side chain that promotes reversible binding to serum albumin, plus substitutions that resist DPP-4 degradation — give it a markedly longer circulating half-life than native GLP-1, a central focus of the analog literature.

How does Semaglutide work?+

Selective agonism at the GLP-1 receptor, a class B G-protein-coupled receptor. Receptor engagement modulates glucose-dependent insulin secretion, glucagon release, and central pathways implicated in satiety in preclinical models.

What class of compound is Semaglutide?+

Semaglutide is classified as long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist (acylated GLP-1 analog).

What is the reported half-life of Semaglutide?+

~7 days (engineered albumin binding; pharmacokinetic literature).

Why does Merit ship lyophilized?+

Lyophilized format gives ≥24 months sealed stability at -20°C — significantly longer than pre-reconstituted, which has a 30-day shelf life once in solution. You reconstitute at the moment of use, when potency is at its peak.

How do I check the certificate for my batch?+

The QR code on every vial opens our COA library. Search by compound to find the certificate for the batch currently shipping. No account and no request form, and the library keeps every certificate we have released.

What does "independently assayed" actually mean?+

Every batch is tested by a laboratory independent of the facility that made it, and the certificate is published before the batch is listed. You read the same identity and purity figures we do — that's what separates Merit from a reseller catalog.

Will my bank flag this purchase?+

Statements show as Merit Sciences LLC. Standard merchant descriptor — does not trigger category-code flags. All major cards and PayPal accepted at checkout.

How fast does it ship?+

48 hours from order to dispatch, Monday through Thursday. UPS Ground, tracked + insured. From San Antonio, TX, most US addresses receive within 3-5 business days.

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