Legal status · United States
Is SR9009 legal in the United States?
No. SR9009 is not an approved medicine in the United States; its classification is "Not approved; sold 'for research use only'". Nothing containing it is authorized for any use in people. Vials labeled "for research use only" are not exempt: that label does not make human use lawful. Human evidence: Preliminary.
SR9009 in the United States at a glance
| Classification | Not approved; sold 'for research use only' |
|---|---|
| Note | Prohibited in sport (WADA S4.5) |
| FDA approval status | Not approved |
| Evidence level | Preliminary (research strength: Preliminary) |
| Reviewed | Sep 2026 |
Classification and note come from the SR9009 profile, checked against U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) listings at the reviewed date.
What this means
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No product containing SR9009 is approved by FDA for any use in the United States, so nothing on the market is authorized for people.
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"Research use only" is a vendor label, not a legal category that permits human use. It does not exempt a product from medicines law.
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Importing, supplying or promoting it for human use can fall under medicines legislation in the United States. This page is general information, not legal advice.
What SR9009 is
A REV-ERB agonist marketed as an exercise mimetic; animal data only, very poor oral bioavailability, and published work questioning whether its effects even run through REV-ERB.
SR9009 modulates the circadian nuclear receptor REV-ERB and, in a 2012 Nature paper, changed metabolism and reduced fat in mice. It has no human trials.
Mechanism: REV-ERB alpha/beta agonism affecting circadian regulation of metabolism (contested).
Regulatory history: Not approved
How FDA treats this kind of product
Approves prescription drugs by indication and polices unapproved products, including peptides sold online. Compounding pharmacies may prepare some compounds under a prescription when the FDA places them on a permitted bulk-substances category.
The classification above is the The Longevity Archive reading of U.S. Food and Drug Administration listings for SR9009 at the reviewed date, not a legal opinion. Rules change, and importing, prescribing and possessing a compound can each be treated differently. Check the regulator directly before acting on anything here.
SR9009 in other countries
Frequently asked questions
Is SR9009 legal in the United States?
No. SR9009 is not an approved medicine in the United States; its classification is "Not approved; sold 'for research use only'". Nothing containing it is authorized for any use in people. Vials labeled "for research use only" are not exempt: that label does not make human use lawful. Human evidence: Preliminary. Note: Prohibited in sport (WADA S4.5)
Can I buy SR9009 in the United States?
No approved product exists to buy. In the United States SR9009 is classified as "Not approved; sold 'for research use only'", so there is no licensed pharmacy product. Vendors selling it "for research use only" are not selling it for human use, and that label does not change its legal status. This site does not list or recommend vendors. Note: Prohibited in sport (WADA S4.5)
Is SR9009 FDA approved?
No. FDA status: Not approved. Current US classification: "Not approved; sold 'for research use only'". Evidence level: Preliminary.
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Full research profile
Mechanism, cited studies, FDA status and the full legal summary for SR9009 live on its compound profile.
SR9009 profileThis page is general information about the regulatory status of SR9009 in the United States, current as of Sep 2026. It is not legal advice, and classifications change; check U.S. Food and Drug Administration directly or consult a lawyer for a specific situation. Educational use only. This database summarizes published research. It is not medical advice and contains no dosing protocols or recommendations for personal use. The Longevity Archive has no vendor relationships and does not recommend where to buy anything.