2D Molecular Structure
- CID
- 9919153
- Standard InChIKey
- WZHKXNSOCOQYQX-FUAFALNISA-N
- FDA UNII
- 4H7N4I6X6A
- Residue Count
- 6 AA
- Structural Modifications
- C-terminal amide (–NH2)
- No disulfide
GHRP-6
Also known as: Growth hormone releasing hexapeptide, GH-releasing peptide-6, His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2
- CAS Number
- 87616-84-0
- Molecular Formula
- C46H56N12O6
- Molecular Weight
- ≈ 873.0 g/mol
- Purity
- Batch-specific
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Enquiry Sizes
- Research vial • Bulk / custom fill (quote required)
- Peptide Sequence6 residues
- H-His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2
Compliance Notice: All products supplied by BioTech Pharma are intended strictly for laboratory research and development use only. They are not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or consumption of any kind. By submitting an enquiry, the requester confirms they are a qualified researcher or institution and accepts full responsibility for compliant handling and use.
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Form supplied: Lyophilized powder. Your selections are carried into the quote request automatically.
Overview
GHRP-6 is a synthetic hexapeptide growth-hormone secretagogue with the sequence His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2. As one of the earliest members of the GHRP class, it agonizes the ghrelin receptor (GHS-R1a) and stimulates growth-hormone release from the pituitary, and it played a historically important role in the discovery of the ghrelin-receptor system.
In research it is used as a well-characterized reference secretagogue for studying GHS-R1a signaling and pituitary growth-hormone dynamics, and as a comparator when profiling newer, more selective secretagogues. Earlier-generation GHRPs such as GHRP-6 are noted in the literature for less selective secondary effects than later compounds, which makes GHRP-6 useful as a contrast in receptor-selectivity work. Cell and animal findings are preclinical and should be distinguished from established pharmacology.
BioTech Pharma supplies GHRP-6 as a lyophilized powder for laboratory research use only. Lot-specific analytical documentation may be available and should be confirmed for the applicable material. Bulk and custom-fill quantities are available by quote.
Research Applications
- GHS-R1a (ghrelin receptor) agonist pharmacology
- Reference-secretagogue comparative studies
- Pituitary growth-hormone secretion models
- Appetite- and ghrelin-pathway research
- Receptor-selectivity benchmarking
Frequently Asked Questions
Scientific References
Analytical Data
Lot-specific documentation may be available for the applicable material and must be confirmed per enquiry. Where available, it may include:
- HPLC purity result
- LC-MS identity confirmation
- Appearance
- Net content
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Procurement Details
Availability, lead time, salt / content basis, and cold-chain requirements depend on the specific lot and quantity, so we confirm them per enquiry rather than publishing fixed figures. Request confirmation for your requirements with your quote and our team will respond with details for the applicable batch.
Storage & Handling
Lyophilized: store desiccated at −20 °C, protected from light. Reconstituted: keep at 2–8 °C and establish working-solution stability empirically per lot; the two tryptophan residues make prepared solutions sensitive to light, so minimize light exposure.
Related Compounds
GHRP-2
Synthetic hexapeptide ghrelin-receptor agonist (pralmorelin) used as a growth-hormone secretagogue tool in endocrine research.
Ipamorelin
Selective pentapeptide ghrelin-receptor agonist prized in GH-axis research for its clean receptor-selectivity profile.
Tesamorelin
Stabilized GHRH analog used in growth-hormone-axis research, engineered for resistance to enzymatic degradation.