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What is the amino acid sequence of hexarelin?

Hexarelin is a research peptide whose amino acid sequence is on the public registry record. The published sequence is His-D-2-methyl-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2. Its molecular formula is C47H58N12O6. Its molecular weight is 887.0 g/mol. The CAS Registry Number is 140703-51-1. PubChem CID 6918297 indexes the structure.

Sequence. His-D-2-methyl-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2

Class. peptide.

Formula. C47H58N12O6.

Mass. 887.0 g/mol.

Analytical note. Identity confirmation by mass spectrometry uses the mass calculated from the formula. Sable's release specification is ≥99% by HPLC with identity confirmed against the expected mass (quality page). Research use only. Not a medicine. Not for human or veterinary use.

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Hexarelin: reference facts

8 Hexarelin values, each linked to its public source; see the Hexarelin reference page.

Synonymsexamorelin (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Compound classpeptide (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
CAS Registry Number140703-51-1 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
SequenceHis-D-2-methyl-Trp-Ala-Trp-D-Phe-Lys-NH2 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Molecular formulaC47H58N12O6 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Molecular weight887.0 g/mol (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
PubChem CID6918297 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Storage (lyophilised)-20 °C, dry, protected from light (sigmaaldrich.com)

Sizes and prices at Sable

VialPricePer mgUK same-size check (2026-10-16)
2 mg£11.56£5.78lowest other £11.95 across 4 UK sellers
5 mg£16.99£3.40lowest other £25.00 across 2 UK sellers
10 mg£24.97£2.50no same-size match

Multi-vial pricing on the same item: 3+ vials 10% off, 5+ vials 15% off, 10+ vials 20% off. Every lot has a certificate of analysis: CoA library.

Typical analytical method

HPLC columnC18 reversed-phase (100-120 A pore)
Mobile phaseA: water + 0.1% TFA; B: acetonitrile + 0.1% TFA; linear gradient (e.g. 5-65% B over 20-30 min)
Detection214-220 nm (peptide bond) and 280 nm (Trp/Tyr present)

General literature method. The lot CoA records the method actually used. How to read an HPLC chromatogram.

Related questions

Lyophilised storage on file: Hexarelin

From the Sable storage reference (lyophilised material only; temperature, light, moisture). Literature basis is linked per row. See peptide storage.

CompoundLyophilised storageLight / notes
Hexarelin-20 C long term (-80 C acceptable), sealed and desiccated; 2-8 C for weeksprotect from light; contains Met/Cys/Trp: oxidation-prone; minimise air/headspace exposure (source)

Typical analytical method: Hexarelin

Reference HPLC and MS conditions from the Sable analytical-methods file; a lot's CoA states the method actually used. See how to read a CoA.

CompoundHPLC column / detectionMS / expected ion
HexarelinC18 reversed-phase (100-120 A pore); 214-220 nm (peptide bond) and 280 nm (Trp/Tyr present)ESI-MS (positive mode); LC-MS for identity; [M+1H]1+ ~888.0; [M+2H]2+ ~444.5; [M+3H]3+ ~296.7

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