Ghrelin-mimetic GHS hexapeptide

GHRP-6.

A 6-amino-acid synthetic GH secretagogue, the original ghrelin-mimetic discovered before the endogenous ligand was identified.

Key Information

CompoundGHRP-6
Research categoryGHRH / Secretagogue Research
Available sizes5mg, 10mg
PricingFrom £12
FormatLyophilised powder in sealed vial
Purity>99% by HPLC (Janoshik Analytical, batch-verified)
Intended useIn-vitro laboratory research only. Not for human consumption.

Chemical & Reference Data

Reference data drawn from public databases (PubChem, UniProt) and peer-reviewed literature. For research and laboratory characterisation only.

Compound classSynthetic Growth Hormone Releasing Peptide-6, hexapeptide ghrelin-mimetic
Molecular formulaC46H56N12O6
Molecular weight873.01 g/mol
CAS Registry Number87616-84-0
PubChem CID9839369
Number of residues6
Amino acid sequenceH-His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2
Receptor / mechanismGHS-R (ghrelin) receptor agonist; GH secretagogue.
Reported half-lifeReported ~15–60 minutes in human serum.
SolubilityLyophilised powder reconstitutes in bacteriostatic water for laboratory use.
Storage (lyophilised)Stable at 2–8 °C lyophilised for 24+ months.
Storage (reconstituted)Reconstituted: store at 2–8 °C, use within 14 days.
Clinical / regulatory statusInvestigational research compound.

Research Profile

  • Synthetic hexapeptide
  • Ghrelin receptor agonist
  • GH secretagogue
  • Third-party purity tested
  • Research use only

GHRP-6 is a synthetic hexapeptide characterised in the literature as a ghrelin-receptor agonist. Supplied as lyophilised powder for in-vitro research use only.

The above describes how this compound is characterised in the published peer-reviewed literature. It is not a claim about effects in humans.

Laboratory Handling

GHRP-6 is supplied as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in a sealed glass vial. For laboratory reconstitution, add the desired volume of diluent (typically bacteriostatic water) slowly down the side wall of the vial. Swirl gently until fully dissolved - do not vortex or shake. Store reconstituted solutions at 2–8 °C and use within 4–6 weeks.

Use our Reconstitution Volume Calculator to compute the resulting mg/ml concentration.

StateTemperatureShelf life
Lyophilised2–8 °C or −20 °CUp to 24 months
Reconstituted2–8 °C4–6 weeks typical

Purity & Verification

Every batch of GHRP-6 we supply is independently HPLC-verified by Janoshik Analytical. Where a Janoshik report has been issued for the current batch it is supplied with the order and carries a unique verification key that can be authenticated against Janoshik's records. Reported purity is consistently above 99%.

Related Compounds

Researchers working with GHRP-6 often work alongside the following compounds in the preclinical literature:

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Key Literature References

References are independent peer-reviewed sources. Black & White Peptides Ltd is not affiliated with these publications.