AICAR: What It Is & Research Status

Type: Peptide
Research area: Metabolic research
Research stage: Laboratory and animal research
FDA status: Not an FDA-approved medicine

About AICAR

A compound used in laboratory research on cell energy.

Where the research stands

Most published work on this compound comes from laboratory, animal or early human studies. Results in those settings don't always carry over to people, and long-term safety data are limited.

Read the studies

PubMed ↗ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Educational information only; not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor before using any compound.

Common questions

Is AICAR an FDA-approved medicine?

No. AICAR is not an FDA-approved medicine. Research stage: Laboratory and animal research.

Does EKO Labs sell AICAR?

No. EKO Labs does not sell AICAR or any research compound. This library is for education only. EKO Labs offers FDA-approved prescription treatments only after a licensed doctor decides they are right for you.

Can people use AICAR?

This page does not cover personal use. Products labeled "research use only" are not made or approved for people. Ask a licensed doctor before using any compound.

What is the molecular formula of AICAR?

According to PubChem (U.S. National Library of Medicine), AICAR has the molecular formula C9H15N4O8P and a molar mass of about 338.2 g/mol.