Everything below concerns peptide purity. We keep the language plain, cite what the science says, and separate well-supported claims from open questions.
Updated 2026-07-08. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide that belongs to the growth hormone secretagogue family. Its sequence is Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2, incorporating two non-natural residues that resist enzymatic breakdown. Researchers at Novo Nordisk described the compound in the 1990s while searching for agents that release growth hormone with fewer side effects than earlier secretagogues. The molecule acts as an agonist at the ghrelin receptor, also called GHS-R1a, which is expressed in the pituitary and in several peripheral tissues.
Selectivity distinguishes ipamorelin from first-generation secretagogues such as GHRP-6. At doses that reliably raise growth hormone, it shows little stimulation of adrenocorticotropic hormone or cortisol release in animal models, and it does not markedly raise prolactin or appetite. Binding at GHS-R1a on pituitary somatotrophs triggers calcium influx and pulsatile growth hormone secretion. Because the compound mimics the natural ghrelin signal, the release pattern tends to follow the body's own rhythm rather than producing a sustained elevation.
Identity and purity assessment for a research peptide of this kind typically combines reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry. The chromatographic run separates related impurities and yields a purity percentage, while electrospray ionization or matrix-assisted laser desorption mass spectrometry confirms the expected molecular mass. Amino acid analysis or tandem mass spectrometry sequencing can add confidence when material is intended for quantitative work. Laboratories differ in how they calculate and report purity, so figures from different sources are not always directly comparable.
Lyophilized material is generally stored cold and dry, with desiccant, and protected from light. In solution the peptide is more vulnerable: the histidine side chain can oxidize, and repeated freeze-thaw cycles promote aggregation and loss of material to container surfaces. A mildly acidic aqueous buffer is often used for short-term handling because it limits several degradation routes. Accurate prediction of long-term stability under a given set of conditions is difficult, and published stability data remain sparse.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C38H49N9O5 | Includes two non-natural residues |
| Molecular weight | About 711.9 g/mol | Confirmed by mass spectrometry |
| Appearance | White to off-white powder | Typical lyophilized form |
| Receptor target | GHS-R1a | Ghrelin receptor agonist |
| Plasma half-life | Roughly 2 hours | Varies by species and assay |
Purity is normally reported as a percentage of total peak area, a figure that does not account for water content, residual solvents, or counterions. Trifluoroacetate and acetate are the most frequent counterions in lyophilized peptides, and they shift the true peptide content away from the mass of the powder. A separate quantitative assay is therefore needed to state content accurately. Certificates of analysis often omit these details, which makes batch-to-batch comparison difficult and limits conclusions drawn when results from different suppliers are compared.
Lyophilized material is generally held at minus twenty degrees Celsius or lower, protected from moisture and light. Repeated excursions to room temperature cause condensation inside the vial and gradual moisture uptake, both of which shorten shelf life. Containers should be allowed to equilibrate before opening so that water does not condense on the solid. Dividing a batch into single-use aliquots reduces freeze-thaw cycling. Solid peptide handled this way is usually considered stable for months to years, while the same material in solution degrades on a much shorter timescale.
The compound was developed at Novo Nordisk during the 1990s as part of a programme seeking secretagogues with improved selectivity. It was described in the peer-reviewed literature in 1998 alongside related pentapeptides from the same series. Investigators advanced it because it raised growth hormone output in animal models while leaving other pituitary hormones comparatively unaffected. The development code NNC 26-0161 appears in earlier reports, and ipamorelin later became the common designation in published work.
Selectivity is the property most often attached to this peptide. Published animal and early human studies record increases in growth hormone release after administration, with adrenocorticotropic hormone and cortisol responses remaining small by comparison. Effects on appetite-related pathways also appear weaker than those reported for several earlier secretagogues. Reviews that compare members of the growth hormone secretagogue family cite these findings frequently, though the receptor-level explanation for the selectivity continues to be debated rather than settled.
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The peptide is Aib-His-D-2-Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2. Two of its residues are non-natural, which slows enzymatic degradation. The C-terminal amide is common among bioactive peptides.
It binds the same ghrelin receptor but with greater selectivity in functional assays. Preclinical work reports less cortisol and prolactin stimulation at growth-hormone-releasing doses. Those differences are relative, not absolute, and depend on dose and model.
No major regulatory authority has approved it for human therapeutic use. It is sold as a research chemical for laboratory investigation. Clinical status varies by country and is subject to change.
Reversed-phase liquid chromatography is standard for purity, and mass spectrometry is standard for identity. Amino acid analysis is used when quantitative composition matters. No single technique answers every question, so laboratories usually combine two or three.