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Growth Hormone ResearchSynthetic hexapeptide (growth hormone secretagogue)

GHRP-6 Acetate

$39.99

10 mg

GHRP-6 is a synthetic hexapeptide and one of the earliest characterized growth hormone releasing peptides, acting at the growth hormone secretagogue receptor.

Its long presence in the literature makes it a standard comparator in laboratory research on secretagogue receptor pharmacology, particularly in studies distinguishing receptor-mediated responses from off-target activity.

Research areas

Ghrelin receptor activitySecretagogue pathway researchComparative pharmacologyPreclinical research

Form: Lyophilized (freeze-dried)

Compound class: Synthetic hexapeptide (growth hormone secretagogue)
Research category: Growth Hormone Research
SKU: NVR-GHRP-6-10MG
Alternate name: Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6
Appearance: White lyophilized powder
Storage: Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Protect from light and moisture.

Research use only

Strength

10 mg$39.99$4.00/mg

$39.99per 10 mg$4.00/mg

For research use only — not for human or animal consumption.

Supplied solely for legitimate laboratory and research purposes. Not for medical or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.

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Batch Documentation

Research Use Only

U.S.-Based Fulfillment

What you should know

More detail on GHRP-6 Acetate.

Analytical values reflect per-lot documentation and appear once a batch is released.

Compound

Work with GHRP-6 in the 1980s and 1990s directly contributed to the discovery of the growth hormone secretagogue receptor and, later, its endogenous ligand ghrelin. Modern laboratory use is largely comparative: because so much historical in vitro data exists, GHRP-6 is a convenient anchor when characterizing new ligands or validating a receptor assay. Published characterization also notes activity beyond the somatotroph axis in preclinical models, so investigators generally include controls for non-selective effects.

Peptide class

Synthetic hexapeptide (growth hormone secretagogue)

Mechanism (research context)

GHRP-6 was one of the earliest defined synthetic secretagogues and has been widely characterized in ghrelin-receptor and somatotropic-axis literature.

Why it is studied

It is one of the foundational secretagogue peptides used in receptor pharmacology, often cited alongside GHRP-2 and ipamorelin in comparative studies.

Current areas of research

Ghrelin receptor activitySecretagogue pathway researchComparative pharmacologyPreclinical research

Topics reflect published preclinical and in vitro research. Reference only — not a claim of clinical outcomes.

Scientific background

GHRP-6 emerged from the same 1980s program that produced the broader GHRP family. It preceded the identification of the endogenous ghrelin ligand for GHSR-1a.

The compound is widely cited in the historical development of growth hormone secretagogue research.

Batch number

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Purity

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Analytical method

RP-HPLC & mass spectrometry (per lot documentation)

Testing laboratory

Independent third-party analytical laboratory

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released. Once a batch is released, its analytical records and Certificate of Analysis are linked here. Requests: grant@novarynresearch.com.

Research Grade

Batch Documentation Where Available

Laboratory Handling Guidance

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory concentration calculator

Use the selected research-material amount and your chosen total liquid volume to calculate laboratory concentration.

Material amount

10 mgSelected

From the selected GHRP-6 Acetate strength.

Total liquid volume

Mathematical laboratory concentration calculation only. This tool does not provide preparation recommendations of any kind.

Calculations are a laboratory reference for in vitro work only. No preparation, administration, or human-use guidance is provided.

Storage

Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Protect from light and moisture.

Form

Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder

Shipping conditions

Ships from the United States in packaging appropriate to the product's storage requirements. Cold-chain packaging is used where required.

Handling recommendations

Handle per institutional laboratory protocols. Wear appropriate PPE, minimize exposure to light and moisture, and record lot information on the working aliquot.

Product name

GHRP-6 Acetate

Peptide class

Synthetic hexapeptide (growth hormone secretagogue)

Research category

Growth Hormone Research

Size

10 mg — $39.99

Appearance

White lyophilized powder

Delivery form

Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder

CAS number

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Molecular formula

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Molecular weight

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Purity specification

≥ 98% (per lot documentation, when available)

Solubility

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Storage temperature

Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Protect from light and moisture.

Shelf life

24 months lyophilized under recommended storage

Laboratory use

For in vitro research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

Alternate names

Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide 6

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Both are ghrelin-receptor agonists with slightly different pharmacological profiles reported in the receptor-pharmacology literature.

Lyophilized materials are typically reconstituted with bacteriostatic water. Follow institutional protocols and consult the applicable batch documentation when available.

Materials ship in insulated packaging appropriate to their handling requirements. Cold-chain packaging is used where required by the product's storage guidance.

Batch-specific documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis, is provided when available for the released lot. Contact grant@novarynresearch.com for outstanding requests.