GHRP-6

Growth-hormone-releasing peptide 6; SKF-110679

Identity

Sequence

H-(D-W)-A-W-(D-F)-K-NH2

Three-letter

His-D-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH₂

Length

6 residues

Modifications

D-Trp²; D-Phe⁵; C-terminal amide

Formula

C46H56N12O6

Average mass

873.0 Da

CAS

87616-84-0

Specifications (per released lot)

Purity

≥ 98 % by RP-HPLC, 220 nm

Identity

ESI-MS; observed mass within 0.1 % of calculated

Form

White to off-white lyophilized powder

Counter-ion

Trifluoroacetate; acetate on request

Net peptide content

Reported per lot (typically 70–90 % of gross mass; the balance is counter-ion and water)

Vial sizes

5 mg · 10 mg · 25 mg net peptide; bulk on quotation

Storage

−20 °C, desiccated, protected from light. Ships at ambient temperature.

Documents

Lot certificate of analysis (COA library); safety data sheet in WHMIS 2015 format, enclosed with every shipment

Research context

First-generation synthetic hexapeptide growth-hormone secretagogue. Used in GHS-R1a binding and signalling assays and as a historical reference compound in ghrelin-receptor research.

Literature context is provided to help laboratories identify the reagent. It is not a claim about effects in people and does not describe any use outside in-vitro or approved animal research.