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Peptide · Aqueous Suspension · Cosmetic Grade

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate cosmetic peptide suspension · peptide found in SYN-HYCAN-class actives™ trade reference / matrix-boosting HA peptide · scalp, hair & firming skincare · choose base, strength, and preservation

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate is a peptide found in SYN-HYCAN-class actives, supporting cosmetic leave-on skin care applications; Formulate Labs supplies Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate only — we do not sell or represent SYN-HYCAN.

  • Two bases, two strengths, four preservation options - 10 recipes total, all made-to-order
  • Cosmetic-grade Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate · CAS 934368-60-2 · MW <500 Da (approx.)
  • COA + SDS + TDS included with every batch · cold-chain optional on request
Base: Glycerin Suspension
Carrier: our single-origin Sea Kelp Bioferment. View material
Strength: 0.5% TA-AVB
Preservation: Linatural MBS-4 INCI breakdown
35% glycerin in water. Selectable preservative; broadest compatibility across personal-care formats. Preserved with Linatural MBS-4 at 2%.
Target pH
4.5 – 5.1
Shelf life (RT · cold)
12–18 mo · 18–24 mo
Final INCI deck (this suspension, ordered by %)
Water, Glycerin, Propanediol, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzoic Acid
1
Cosmetic grade
Solid-phase synthesis
COA & SDS
Every single batch
Two carriers
Glycerin or bioferment
Specifications

Everything you need on the technical data sheet.

Peptide INCI
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
CAS Number
934368-60-2
Molecular Wt
<500 Da (approx.)
Appearance
Clear to faintly straw aqueous fluid
pH
4.5 – 5.1
Use Rate
Up to 2.5% (supplier ref.)
Add At
Cool-down, ≤ 40 °C
Shelf Life
12–18 mo room temp
18–24 mo refrigerated
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate (TA-AVB) molecular illustration tetradecyl-DabValDab (SYN-HYCAN trade ref.) · CAS 934368-60-2
The peptide

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate: A Peptide for Advanced Cosmetic Formulations

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate is a complex peptide designed for advanced cosmetic applications. As a raw material, it is primarily positioned for use in leave-on skin care formulations.

Formulate Labs offers Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate as a 0.1% standard glycerin suspension, providing formulators with a convenient and ready-to-use ingredient for consistent incorporation into cosmetic bases.

Regulatory note: the trifluoroacetate counter-ion may fall under evolving PFAS reporting requirements - verify regional compliance before finalizing formulas.*

<500
Da molecular weight (approx.)
300%
HA upregulation (supplier in-vitro ref.)
2.5%
max supplier active use level
2
carrier options on this page
Ingredient deck assessment

What this material is and isn’t.

Vegan
Synthetic peptide, no animal-derived inputs
Non-GMO
Solid-phase synthesis, not biotech-derived
Cruelty-free
No animal testing in our process
Kosher-suitable
Ingredient deck assessed Kosher-suitable
Halal-suitable
Ingredient deck assessed Halal-suitable

These attributes are assessments based on the ingredient deck and the supplier information available to us. They are not third-party certifications (no Kosher, Halal, Vegan, or similar certifying body has audited or issued a certificate for this material). If your finished product requires a specific certified status, please reach out and we’ll walk through what we can document.

Made to Order

Built fresh on our robotic platform.

Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.

01
Order placed
You pick a size and quantity. We confirm specs against your formulation if you have one.
02
Robotic production
Your inputs go in. We process, blend, and fill sealed packaging - all inside our AI-powered robotic factory.
03
Batch QC + COA
Every batch is tested for actives, pH, micro, and appearance. A batch-specific COA, SDS, and TDS ship with the order.
Why formulators reach for it

Endogenous HA and ECM support for scalp, hair, and firming skincare.

Supports Enhanced Skin Appearance
As a peptide for cosmetic formulations, Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate is designed to support the visual quality and overall appearance of the skin.
Aids in Skin Conditioning
Incorporation of Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate into leave-on skin care products helps to contribute to the skin's conditioned feel.
Promotes Skin Feel
Formulations with Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate can contribute to the desired tactile sensation and overall feel of the skin.
Designed for Advanced Formulations
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate is an ingredient suited for formulators developing sophisticated and modern skin care solutions.

Formulate Labs supplies Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate, the pure INCI material; we do not sell or represent supplier-branded actives such as SYN-HYCAN.

Published research

Peer-reviewed literature for due diligence.

Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate is the INCI peptide in DSM-Firmenich SYN-HYCAN trade-reference actives - a matrix-boosting tripeptide (tetradecyl-DabValDab) that stimulates endogenous hyaluronic acid and proteoglycan synthesis in fibroblasts and keratinocytes (Campiche et al., 2019; Heidl & Gräub, 2010). These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.

2019
Clinical trial
International Journal of Peptide Research and Therapeutics

Skin Filling and Firming Activity of a Hyaluronic Acid Inducing Synthetic Tripeptide

Campiche R, Jackson E, Laurent G, et al.

Placebo-controlled clinical and in-vitro/ex-vivo work on tetradecyl-DabValDab showing HA and CD44 upregulation, restored tissue volume, improved firmness, and cheek hydration - the published package for SYN-HYCAN-class actives.

2010
In vitro
DSM Nutritional Products

Direct stimulation of hyaluronic acid synthesis in dermal fibroblasts and keratinocytes (tetradecyl-DabValDab)

Heidl M, Gräub R

Supplier in-vitro package demonstrating HA synthesis stimulation in fibroblasts and keratinocytes with the tetradecyl-DabValDab sequence - foundational SYN-HYCAN mechanism data cited in later clinical publications.

2018
Supplier data
DSM-Firmenich

SYN-HYCAN formulation guidelines

DSM-Firmenich

Technical data for the SYN-HYCAN trade-reference active - decorin/lumican upregulation, cool-down below 40 °C, recommended use levels, and integration parameters for aqueous chassis.

These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the suspensions on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.

Composition

What’s in this suspension.

This is the per-ingredient composition of the suspension as it ships. Updates dynamically when you change the base, strength, or preservation system above. The peptide line shows the TA-AVB loading; the preservative line shows the supplier-blend percentage with its sub-ingredients nested below.

Glycerin · 35% Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate · 0.5% Linaturalâ„¢ MBS-4 · 2% Water · 62.5%
Glycerin
CAS56-81-5
Humectant carrier
35%
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate
CAS934368-60-2
Active peptide
0.5%
Linatural MBS-4
Multifunctional preservative
2%
Inside Linatural MBS-4
Propanediol
CAS504-63-2
1.7%
Ethylhexylglycerin
CAS70445-33-9
0.2%
Benzoic Acid
CAS65-85-0
0.1%
Water
CAS7732-18-5
Solvent (balance)
62.5%
Formulation guide

Built for chemists who sweat the details.

Typical use rate
Solubility
pH compatibility
Add at
Mixing
Avoid
Pairs well with
Self-preserving
Yes - 2% Linatural MBS-4. Boost preservation per your finished-formula needs

Documentation

SDS + TDS are issued per recipe (each base / preservative combination has its own regulatory paperwork). The links below swap when you change your selection above. COA is batch-specific and ships with the order.

Need something different?
Custom concentrations, an alternative carrier, allergen-free preservation, COA-on-file, or a regulatory packet for a specific market - reach out and we’ll quote.
Compliance & safety

The fine print, in plain English.

What it’s for
Cosmetic raw material for leave-on scalp and hair formulations (scalp serums, hair masks, leave-on tonics, conditioning treatments) and advanced firming / HA-booster skincare at the use rates above. Supports matrix hydration and follicle-anchoring cosmetic positioning - not a hair-growth drug. Not a finished consumer product; not for ingestion, injection, or unsupervised topical use outside a formulated finished product.
Claims guidance
Cosmetic structure / function language only (e.g. supports scalp hydration, supports the look of stronger hair anchoring, supports a smoother-looking hair finish, supports a firmer-looking scalp). Do not imply we sell or represent the SYN-HYCAN trade name - we supply the INCI peptide only. Avoid hair-loss drug language (“treats hair loss,” “regrows hair,” “treats alopecia”). PFAS / trifluoroacetate: verify evolving regional reporting rules before market release. Downstream finished-product claims must be substantiated by the brand.
Storage
  • Store between 2-25 °C in original sealed container away from direct light.
  • Cold storage extends shelf life by ~50% relative to room temperature.
  • Once opened, use within the period stated on the COA.
Regulatory
  • INCI: Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate (per ICID and PCPC dictionary).
  • The trifluoroacetate counter-ion may be classified under evolving PFAS frameworks (FDA reporting, EU restrictions). Formulators should verify regional compliance and documentation requirements before distribution.
  • Not classified as hazardous based on currently available information per OSHA HazCom 2012 / GHS.
  • Compatible with FDA cosmetic regulations and EU 1223/2009 for the intended use.
  • SDS section 16 disclaimer applies; see the per-recipe SDS for the full classification.
Sensitivity
Tetradecyl Aminobutyroylvalylaminobutyric Urea Trifluoroacetate is generally well-tolerated in cosmetic use at the rates above; supplier HET-CAM and AMES data on the peptide sequence indicate non-irritating behavior at industry-standard concentrations. Store in opaque containers away from direct light. Prefer final cool-down addition below 40 °C despite supplier thermostability data to 80 °C. Patch-test finished scalp and hair formulations per standard cosmetic protocol.
Questions
Documentation, regulatory, custom recipes, COA-on-file requests, or anything else - email materials@formulatelabs.ai and we’ll route to the right person.
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