Ipamorelin for Research

What is Ipamorelin?

Ipamorelin is a pentapeptide and a selective growth-hormone secretagogue (a GHRP). In research it is valued for being one of the most selective GHRPs, reported to stimulate GH release with minimal effect on cortisol or prolactin compared with older GHRPs.

How Ipamorelin works (research mechanism)

Ipamorelin acts on the ghrelin/GH-secretagogue receptor to trigger growth-hormone release. Its selectivity is the central research interest, since it isolates the GH-release variable without confounding hormonal signals.

Primary research applications

Selective GH-release research

Used as a clean GHRP in studies where minimizing cortisol/prolactin interference matters.

GHRH synergy models

Most often studied with CJC-1295 to amplify GH pulses.

Body-composition and recovery research

Downstream metabolic and recovery endpoints are studied in models.

Research dosing reference

Research references commonly cite 200-300 mcg before rest periods on a 5-7 day schedule. Reference values only.

Reconstitution & handling

Ipamorelin ships as a lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder and must be reconstituted before use in any liquid research model. Allow the vial to reach room temperature, swab the stopper, then add bacteriostatic water slowly down the inside wall of the vial - never spray it directly onto the powder. Swirl gently until dissolved; do not shake, as shaking foams the solution and stresses the peptide. The volume of water you add sets the concentration: a 5 mg vial reconstituted with 2 mL yields 2,500 mcg/mL, so 0.1 mL measures 250 mcg. A correctly reconstituted Ipamorelin solution is clear; discard if it is cloudy or shows particulate.

Storage & stability

Store un-reconstituted Ipamorelin vials refrigerated and protected from light for long-term stability; the lyophilized form is robust and tolerates shipping. After reconstitution, refrigerate at 2-8C, keep away from light, and use within the typical research window of roughly two to four weeks. The benzyl alcohol in bacteriostatic water helps inhibit microbial growth across that period. Always label reconstituted vials with the concentration and date.

Common research pairings

Ipamorelin + CJC-1295 (no DAC) is the standard research stack for amplified, relatively clean GH release.

How Ipamorelin compares

Compared with GHRP-6 and GHRP-2, Ipamorelin is studied as the most selective option with the least off-target hormonal signaling; compared with Hexarelin it is gentler but less potent.

Safety & research considerations

Ipamorelin is a research chemical with no approved human use. For laboratory research only.

Sourcing, purity & Certificate of Analysis

Every lot of Ipamorelin sold by Peptides Factory Direct is third-party tested to a 99%+ purity target, with identity confirmed by mass spectrometry and purity quantified by HPLC. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) documenting these results is available on request and ties each vial to a tracked lot. Material ships nationwide to all 50 US states with cold-chain handling where appropriate and fast domestic dispatch. This documentation is what separates research-grade Ipamorelin from unverified material - quality is established before the vial ever reaches your lab.

How to order Ipamorelin for research

Ipamorelin can be ordered through the Peptides Factory Direct research portal as a one-time purchase or on a recurring research schedule (every 2 weeks, monthly, every 2 months, or every 3 months). Checkout requires confirming you are 21 or older, purchasing for laboratory research only, and that the product is not for human or animal consumption. Bulk and standing-order pricing is available - note it in your order. Open the order portal to view current research sizes and pricing.

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External references: Peptides (Wikipedia) · U.S. Food and Drug Administration