Overview
AOD-9604 and 5-Amino-1MQ are the two most-searched metabolic research compounds in the Canadian catalog, and they are frequently cross-shopped — yet they belong to entirely different compound classes. This comparison lays out the practical differences for study design and sourcing.
What class is each compound?
AOD-9604 is a synthetic peptide fragment of human growth hormone (region 176–191); 5-Amino-1MQ is a small-molecule inhibitor of the enzyme NNMT.
That single distinction drives everything else: a peptide fragment is studied for the biology of its parent molecule's region, while an enzyme inhibitor is studied for what happens when its target enzyme is blocked. Full guides: What Is AOD-9604? and 5-Amino-1MQ: NNMT Inhibition.
How do the research contexts differ?
Both appear in lipid- and energy-metabolism literature, but from different directions: AOD-9604 via growth-hormone-fragment biology, 5-Amino-1MQ via NNMT and NAD+ metabolism.
Researchers comparing the two are usually deciding which axis of metabolic signalling their model interrogates, not choosing between interchangeable materials. Amino Labs makes no claims about effects in humans or animals for either compound.
Handling differences that matter
The peptide is the more fragile material. Lyophilized AOD-9604 wants cold, dark, dry storage and gentle reconstitution; the small molecule tolerates ordinary sealed cool storage.
Labs running both typically hold the peptide in the freezer and the small molecule in a desiccated cabinet. Reconstitution math for the peptide is covered in our lab guide.
Sourcing both compounds in Canada
Amino Labs stocks AOD-9604 10mg, 5-Amino-1MQ 10mg and 50mg — all 99%+ HPLC-verified, shipped domestically by tracked courier with Interac e-Transfer checkout.
Ordering both from one Canadian supplier avoids split shipments and customs exposure, and keeps purity documentation in one place.
Frequently asked questions
Can the two compounds be compared head-to-head in one study?
They act on different targets, so head-to-head designs are really two-arm studies of different mechanisms — a design decision for the researcher.
Which is more searched in Canada?
AOD-9604 draws the most queries of any compound in the catalog; 5-Amino-1MQ ranks highest for the 50mg format specifically.
Are both research-use-only?
Yes — both are supplied strictly for laboratory and analytical research by qualified professionals, not for human or animal use.
Research use only. Nothing here is medical advice or a claim of efficacy.