Reference-grade research compound
Ipamorelin
Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, a synthetic pentapeptide growth-hormone secretagogue
Schematic — no PDB structure deposited
- Scientific name
- Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, a synthetic pentapeptide growth-hormone secretagogue
- Sequence
- —
- Length
- 5-mer
- Molecular formula
- C38H49N9O5
- Molecular weight
- 711.86 g/mol
- Form
- lyophilized
- Available sizes
- 2 mg, 5 mg, 10 mg
- Storage
- Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
- Batch HPLC purity
- 99.2%
Description
A synthetic pentapeptide containing the non-standard residues α-aminoisobutyric acid and D-2-naphthylalanine, with a C-terminal amide. Used in vitro as a reference compound in growth-hormone-secretagogue-receptor binding assays and pituitary cell-line growth-hormone release model systems. Supplied as a lyophilized acetate salt.
Storage and stability
Store lyophilized powder at −20 °C, desiccated and protected from light. Stable for 24 months.
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