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GHRP-2 vs GHRP-6
Research material comparison: purity standards, available formats, molecular data, batch COA documentation, and regulatory status. For in vitro research use only.
GHRP-2: CGHRP-6: D
| Attribute | GHRP-2 | GHRP-6 |
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| Category | Growth Hormone Secretagogue | Growth Hormone Secretagogue |
| Evidence Rating | C — Phase I–II Clinical Trials | D — Preclinical |
| Clinical Status | Approved in Japan for GH deficiency diagnosis; research-only elsewhere | Research-only / Not approved for human use |
| Mechanism | GHRP-2 (C45H55N9O6) binds to and activates ghrelin (GH secretagogue) receptors on pituitary somatotrophs, triggering robust pulsatile GH release. In healthy adults, 100 mcg SC daily produces acute GH stimulation. Unlike continuous GH, GHRP-2 maintains physiological feedback controls. Once-daily admi... | GHRP-6 functions as a synthetic ghrelin mimetic by binding to GHS-R1a in the pituitary and hypothalamus, triggering pulsatile GH release and raising IGF-1 levels. Unlike continuous GH administration, GHRP-6 maintains physiological feedback: as GH and IGF-1 rise, endogenous somatostatin increases to ... |
| Half-Life | ~15–60 minutes | ~15–60 minutes |
| Bioavailability | — | — |
| Molecular Weight | ~817.0 g/mol | ~873.0 g/mol |
| WADA Status | Prohibited | Prohibited |
| Research Half-Life | ~15–60 minutes | ~15–60 minutes |
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| Regulatory (US) | Not FDA-approved. Research chemical only. Banned by WADA. | Not FDA-approved. Research chemical only. |
Research Material Specifications
Catalog specifications for the corresponding research materials, including batch documentation coverage.
| Specification | GHRP-2 | GHRP-6 |
|---|---|---|
| Purity Standard | >99% | >99% |
| CAS Number | 158861-67-7 | 87616-84-0 |
| Molecular Formula | C₄₅H₅₅N₉O₆ | C₄₆H₅₆N₁₂O₆ |
| Available Formats | 5mg, 10mg | 5mg, 10mg |
| Batch COAs Published | — | — |
| Stock Status | In stock | In stock |
Availability at Volta Peptides
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