About the compound
Hexapeptide GHS-R1a agonist His-[D-Trp]-Ala-Trp-[D-Phe]-Lys-NH₂. C₄₆H₅₆N₁₂O₆, MW 873.01 Da.
GHRP-6 is a hexapeptide ghrelin-receptor (GHS-R1a) agonist with a C-terminal amide. Sequence: His-[D-Trp]-Ala-Trp-[D-Phe]-Lys-NH₂. Empirical formula C₄₆H₅₆N₁₂O₆; MW 873.01 Da.
Reconstitution. For in-vitro laboratory handling, dissolve with bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol). Compound is hygroscopic — handle in low-humidity conditions and re-cap immediately.
Stability profile. Lyophilized: stable at room temperature for up to 30 days sealed; long-term storage at -20 °C recommended. Reconstituted material: stable at 2–8 °C for up to 14 days.
Selected primary literature.
- Bowers CY et al., 1984, Endocrinology 114(5):1537 — original structural design and in-vitro pituitary-cell receptor characterization of GHRP-6 (preclinical).
What remains uncharacterized: concentration-response relationships in any specific in-vitro model system are not implied here. The literature cited above describes molecular-level observations only.
For research use only. Not for human or animal consumption.




