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What is the molecular formula of ipamorelin?

Ipamorelin has the molecular formula C38H49N9O5. The corresponding molecular weight is 711.9 g/mol. CAS Registry Number 170851-70-4. PubChem CID 9831659. Synonyms include NNC 26-0161. The expected mass for identity confirmation by mass spectrometry is derived from this formula. Sable's release specification is ≥99% by HPLC with identity confirmed against the expected mass.

Formula. C38H49N9O5.

Sequence. Aib-His-D-2Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2

Analytical note. The expected mass for identity confirmation by mass spectrometry is derived from this 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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Ipamorelin: reference facts

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

SynonymsNNC 26-0161 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Compound classpeptide (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
CAS Registry Number170851-70-4 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
SequenceAib-His-D-2Nal-D-Phe-Lys-NH2 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Molecular formulaC38H49N9O5 (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
Molecular weight711.9 g/mol (pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
PubChem CID9831659 (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£7.96£3.98lowest other £9.50 across 2 UK sellers
5 mg£14.97£2.99lowest other £14.99 across 11 UK sellers
10 mg£8.94£0.89lowest other £24.99 across 10 UK sellers

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)

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

Related questions

Lyophilised storage on file: Ipamorelin

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

CompoundLyophilised storageLight / notes
Ipamorelin-20 C long term (-80 C acceptable), sealed and desiccated; 2-8 C for weeksprotect from light; no specific sequence liabilities identified from sequence data on file (source)

Typical analytical method: Ipamorelin

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
IpamorelinC18 reversed-phase (100-120 A pore); 214-220 nm (peptide bond)ESI-MS (positive mode); LC-MS for identity; [M+1H]1+ ~712.9; [M+2H]2+ ~357.0; [M+3H]3+ ~238.3

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