Description

Liraglutide is a long-acting glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, representing a significant advancement in peptide-based therapeutic agents. This compound is crucial for its role in regulating blood sugar levels and promoting weight loss, making it a cornerstone in modern metabolic disease management. It is primarily required by the global pharmaceutical industry for the formulation of injectable treatments for type 2 diabetes and obesity.

Application

• Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) for the manufacture of GLP-1 analog injectable medications.
• Type 2 Diabetes Treatment as a key component in drugs that enhance insulin secretion and suppress glucagon release.
• Chronic Weight Management in pharmaceutical products approved for obesity treatment.
• Cardiometabolic Research as a reference standard or investigational agent in preclinical and clinical studies.
• Drug Delivery System Development for evaluating sustained-release formulations and novel administration routes.
• Biosimilar and Generic Drug Development for companies aiming to produce equivalent therapeutic peptides.

Basic Information

Product Name	Liraglutide
CAS No.	204656-20-2
Molecular Formula	C172H265N43O51
Molecular Weight	3751.2 g/mol
Synonyms	NN2211; Victoza® (Brand Name); Saxenda® (Brand Name); Liraglutide[rDNA origin]; GLP-1 (7-37) analog; Arg34Lys26-(N-ε-(γ-Glu(N-α-hexadecanoyl)))-GLP-1(7-37); Glucagon-like peptide 1 analog
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Quality Control

Our Liraglutide is manufactured under strict quality systems designed for pharmaceutical active ingredients. It undergoes comprehensive analytical testing to ensure identity, purity, potency, and safety, aligning with ICH Q7 guidelines and relevant pharmacopeial standards. A detailed Certificate of Analysis (COA) is provided with each batch, confirming compliance with agreed specifications for HPLC purity, related substances, residual solvents, and bioburden.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at controlled room temperature or as specified on the label. This material is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and should be handled in a dry environment to maintain stability. For long-term storage, consider conditions of 2-8°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC/MS)	Conforms to reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0% Any single unknown impurity ≤ 0.5%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetic Acid Content (HPLC)	4.0% - 8.0%
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 10 EU/mg
Microbial Enumeration	Meets Ph. Eur. 2.6.12 / USP <61>

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.