Recombinant human growth hormone

HGH (Somatropin).

A 191-amino-acid recombinant human growth hormone identical in sequence to the endogenous pituitary peptide.

Key Information

CompoundHGH (Somatropin)
Research categoryGHRH / Secretagogue Research
Available sizes6iu, 8iu, 10iu, 12iu, 15iu, 24iu
PricingFrom £35
FormatLyophilised powder in sealed vial & pre-reconstituted pen
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 classRecombinant human growth hormone (somatropin)
Molecular formulaC990H1529N263O299S7
Molecular weight22,124 Da
CAS Registry Number12629-01-5
Number of residues191
Amino acid sequence191-amino-acid recombinant somatropin (single chain).
Receptor / mechanismGrowth hormone receptor (GHR) agonist.
Reported half-lifeReported ~2–4 hours in human serum (subcutaneous).
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 statusApproved historically (1985) for research applications.

Research Profile

  • 191-amino-acid recombinant peptide
  • Identical to endogenous GH sequence
  • Lyophilised for laboratory use
  • Third-party purity tested
  • Research use only

Human Growth Hormone (Somatropin) is a 191-amino-acid recombinant peptide hormone identical in sequence to endogenous pituitary-derived growth hormone. 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

HGH (Somatropin) 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 HGH (Somatropin) 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 HGH (Somatropin) often work alongside the following compounds in the preclinical literature: