Ipamorelin is the peptide researchers reach for when they want a more selective ghrelin-receptor agonist than the older GHRP family. Here's what it is, where it appears in the literature, what it costs in India, and how to source a properly documented batch.
- Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide and selective ghrelin-receptor (GHS-R) agonist.
- At OMNIPOTENT the standalone 10 mg vial is ₹12,099; the CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin pre-mixed blend starts from ₹10,499.
- All HPLC ≥99% with a batch COA.
What is Ipamorelin?
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide — a five-amino-acid chain — and a selective agonist at the growth-hormone secretagogue receptor (GHS-R). It was developed after the earlier GHRP family, with the specific research goal of narrowing receptor activity compared to first-generation compounds. That selectivity profile is what the literature most consistently credits it for, and it's the reason Ipamorelin is now one of the most-referenced secretagogues in comparative pharmacology papers. Being one of the shortest peptides in its class also makes it comparatively straightforward to synthesise at high purity, which is part of why HPLC-verified batches are more consistently available for it than for some longer research peptides.
Where Ipamorelin appears in the research literature
Ipamorelin shows up primarily in growth-hormone-release research, where it's used to probe GHS-R signalling with fewer off-target effects than older GHRPs. It's frequently included in head-to-head studies against compounds like GHRP-6, precisely because researchers want a selective comparator. We cover that comparison directly in our GHRP-6 research guide. Ipamorelin is also the standard partner peptide referenced alongside GHRH analogues in dual-pathway secretagogue research — a pairing we detail in our CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin guide.
Why selectivity matters in secretagogue research
Selectivity is the recurring theme in every comparison between Ipamorelin and the earlier GHRP compounds. First-generation ghrelin-receptor agonists were noted in the literature for activating additional receptor pathways beyond GHS-R, which complicates interpreting results when a study is trying to isolate one specific signalling mechanism. Ipamorelin's narrower activity profile is why researchers designing cleaner mechanistic studies — where the goal is to attribute an observed effect to one receptor rather than several — tend to prefer it as the tool compound, even though the older GHRPs remain useful as historical reference points.
Storage & stability considerations
Lyophilised Ipamorelin, whether standalone or as part of the CJC-1295 blend, is stable when stored sealed, cold and away from light before reconstitution. Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, the working solution should be refrigerated and used within the typical handling window for short peptides — repeated freeze-thaw cycles and prolonged exposure to room temperature are the most common causes of degradation reported in lab settings. As with any peptide used across a multi-week study, logging reconstitution dates and storage conditions per vial is good research practice.
Ipamorelin + CJC-1295: the classic research pairing
Because Ipamorelin acts on the ghrelin-receptor pathway and CJC-1295 (without DAC) acts on the separate GHRH pathway, the two are commonly studied together — the literature treats them as complementary rather than redundant. For labs that want both without measuring two vials, OMNIPOTENT also stocks a pre-mixed CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin blend at a lower entry price than the standalone peptides bought separately. This pairing is arguably the most-cited growth-hormone secretagogue combination in the current research literature, which is also why it's one of the first blends most new research suppliers add to their catalogue — demand for the combination consistently outpaces demand for either compound studied alone.
Ipamorelin price and sizes in India
Because Ipamorelin is so frequently studied alongside CJC-1295, most Indian suppliers list it in more than one format, and it's worth comparing the standalone price against the blend price rather than assuming one is simply a discount on the other — they're formulated for different research setups. At OMNIPOTENT, Ipamorelin is available in four configurations, all HPLC ≥99% with a Certificate of Analysis:
| Ipamorelin 10 mg vial | ₹12,099 |
| Ipamorelin 10 mg vial + 10ml BAC water | ₹13,199 |
| CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin blend | ₹10,499 |
| CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin blend + 10ml BAC water | ₹11,599 |
The BAC-water bundles are a convenience option for researchers who don't already keep bacteriostatic water on hand for reconstitution. If a protocol calls specifically for Ipamorelin's GHS-R activity in isolation, the standalone 10 mg vial is the more precise choice; if the study is looking at the combined GHRH-plus-ghrelin-receptor pathway, the pre-mixed blend is both cheaper per vial and removes the need to measure two separate peptides into one solution. Either way, ordering the BAC-water bundle up front avoids a delay between the vial arriving and reconstitution being possible.
Reconstitution & storage
Ipamorelin ships as a lyophilised powder, whether standalone or as part of the blend. For laboratory handling it's reconstituted with bacteriostatic water and refrigerated once in solution, with the unreconstituted vial stored cold and away from light. Our step-by-step reconstitution guide walks through the process and shelf-life considerations.
Quality, purity & sourcing in India
Every Ipamorelin batch at OMNIPOTENT — standalone or blended with CJC-1295 — is HPLC-tested to ≥99% purity, with the batch-specific Certificate of Analysis supplied with the order. Mass-spec identity confirmation is available on request. Our COA verification guide explains what to check on the certificate before you buy. Because Ipamorelin is one of the higher-volume peptides we supply, batch testing happens on a regular cadence — but it's still worth confirming that the COA you receive corresponds to the actual vial in hand rather than a generic specification sheet, which is a distinction that matters more with popular, frequently-restocked compounds than with slower-moving ones. Orders ship pan-India with 3-day delivery, and our coaches are available free of charge to walk through reconstitution, storage and handling after checkout.
Ipamorelin
Selective pentapeptide GH secretagogue, HPLC ≥99% with a batch COA. Standalone or as the CJC-1295 blend, pan-India delivery in 3 days.
Related research peptides
Researchers studying Ipamorelin typically also keep a few adjacent compounds on hand:
Frequently asked questions
What is Ipamorelin in research?
Ipamorelin is a synthetic pentapeptide and selective ghrelin-receptor (GHS-R) agonist, one of the most-studied growth-hormone secretagogues in the literature. It is supplied strictly as a reference compound for in-vitro research.
How much does Ipamorelin cost in India?
Standalone Ipamorelin starts at ₹12,099 for a 10 mg vial at OMNIPOTENT. The CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin pre-mixed blend is also available from ₹10,499, all HPLC ≥99% with a COA.
What's the difference between Ipamorelin and the CJC-1295 + Ipamorelin blend?
Standalone Ipamorelin is the pentapeptide on its own. The blend is a pre-mixed formulation combining Ipamorelin with CJC-1295 (without DAC), a GHRH analogue, for researchers studying the two pathways together in a single vial.
Do you provide a COA for Ipamorelin?
Yes, every Ipamorelin batch — standalone or blended — ships with a Certificate of Analysis confirming HPLC ≥99% purity.
