Ipamorelin
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide growth hormone secretagogue developed by Novo Nordisk and described in 1998 as the first selective GH secretagogue. It was studied in animal models and reached phase II clinical trials for postoperative ileus, which were stopped for lack of efficacy.
- Class
- growth hormone secretagogue (ghrelin receptor agonist)
- Type
- peptide, 5 residues
- Also known as
- NNC 26-0161
- Sequence
Aib-His-D-2Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2- Molecular formula
- C38H49N9O5
- Molecular weight
- 711.9 g/mol
- CAS number
- 170851-70-4
- PubChem CID
- 20754357
- First described
- 1998: Raun K, et al. Ipamorelin, the first selective growth hormone secretagogue. European Journal of Endocrinology 139(5):552–561.
Regulatory status
Not an approved medicine. FDA placed ipamorelin acetate in category 2 (potential significant safety risks) for 503B outsourcing-facility compounding in September 2023.
SHLabz batch results
| Product | Batch | Purity | Amount measured | Tested | Report |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ipamorelin 10 mg | IP10/2025-1010 | 99.616% | 10.25 mg | 03 Nov 2025 | Janoshik 85662 |
Where SHLabz supplies it
CJC-1295 (No DAC) + Ipamorelin · CJC-1295 (No DAC) + Ipamorelin Pen · CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin Nasal Spray. For laboratory research use only.
Further reading
Sources
- PubChem CID 20754357: Ipamorelin
- Cayman Chemical: Ipamorelin (item 39813): sequence with D-residues, references
- FDA: Certain Bulk Drug Substances for Use in Compounding that May Present Significant Safety Risks (content current as of 04/22/2026)
How to cite this sheet
SHLabz (2025). Ipamorelin: compound reference sheet. SHLabz Compound Library. https://shlabz.ae/compounds/ipamorelin/
This sheet describes a molecule and the published research on it. It is not advice about use, and SHLabz products are not for human or veterinary use.
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- Batch
- RT20/2026-0310
- Analysis conducted
- 19 Mar 2026
- Purity
- 99.868 %
- Content
- 20.76 mg
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