About the compound
Hexapeptide GHS-R1a agonist His-[D-2-Me-Trp]-Ala-Trp-[D-Phe]-Lys-NH₂. C₄₇H₅₈N₁₂O₆, MW 887.04 Da.
Hexarelin (examorelin) is a hexapeptide GHS-R1a agonist incorporating a 2-methyl-D-tryptophan at position 2. Sequence: His-[D-2-Me-Trp]-Ala-Trp-[D-Phe]-Lys-NH₂. Empirical formula C₄₇H₅₈N₁₂O₆; MW 887.04 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.
- Deghenghi R et al., 1994, Life Sci 54(18):1321 — original structural design and in-vitro receptor characterization of hexarelin (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.




