For research purposes only. This guide describes the chemical identity and laboratory handling of Tesamorelin and summarises findings reported in published research. It is not medical advice and does not describe any effect, dose, or use in humans or animals.
What is Tesamorelin?
Tesamorelin is a synthetic analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), based on the 44-amino-acid GHRH sequence with a stabilising modification. It is supplied as a lyophilised powder for laboratory research.
PurePeptides offers Tesamorelin at >99% purity strictly for in-vitro research use. This page describes its chemical identity and handling only.
Tesamorelin (research code TH9507) is based on the full 44-amino-acid GHRH sequence with a stabilising N-terminal modification that improves resistance to enzymatic degradation. At 44 residues it is the longest of the GHRH analogues in this group, in contrast to the 29-residue sermorelin and Modified GRF (1-29).
Chemical identity & specifications
| Product | Tesamorelin |
| Synonyms | TH9507 |
| Classification | Synthetic GHRH (1-44) analogue |
| Amino acids | 44 |
| Molecular weight | ~5135.9 g/mol |
| CAS number | 218949-48-5 |
| Solubility | Water-soluble |
| Purity | >99% |
| Physical form | Lyophilised powder |
| Storage | -20°C lyophilised; 2-8°C reconstituted |
| Intended use | Research use only - not for human consumption |
Handling Tesamorelin in research protocols
In laboratory settings, lyophilised Tesamorelin is typically stored at -20°C, protected from light and moisture, until use. For reconstitution, bacteriostatic water is a commonly cited solvent; once in solution, the material is generally kept refrigerated at 2-8°C with freeze-thaw cycles minimised to preserve peptide integrity.
Researchers quantify Tesamorelin by concentration within their experimental system — for example molar concentrations for in-vitro work, or amount-per-mass figures in animal models. These are parameters defined by the study design and reported in the literature; they are not dosing guidance for any human or animal use. To convert between vial mass, solvent volume, and target concentration for laboratory preparation, our peptide reconstitution calculator may be useful.
Findings reported in the research literature
Tesamorelin is a stabilised analogue of the full-length GHRH (1-44) sequence and appears in GHRH-analogue research literature. As with the other peptides in this family, the published findings are observations from controlled in-vitro and preclinical systems.
Any effects described in this literature are observations made in controlled experimental systems — cell assays and animal models — and are reported here only to summarise the scientific record. They do not constitute claims about outcomes, efficacy, benefits, or safety in humans, and nothing on this page should be read as encouraging human or animal use. Readers interested in the primary research can review the indexed literature via PubMed’s Tesamorelin results.
The GHRH-analogue family: how Tesamorelin compares
Tesamorelin is studied alongside other peptides in growth-hormone-axis research. The GHRH analogues share a receptor target but differ in sequence and length; ipamorelin is included below for contrast as a ghrelin / GHS-receptor ligand:
| Peptide | Class | Length | Approx. MW | Receptor (research) |
| Sermorelin | Synthetic GHRH (1-29) analogue | 29 aa | ~3358 g/mol | GHRH receptor |
| CJC-1295 (without DAC) | Modified GRF (1-29) analogue | 29 aa | ~3368.7 g/mol | GHRH receptor |
| Tesamorelin | Synthetic GHRH (1-44) analogue | 44 aa | ~5135.9 g/mol | GHRH receptor |
| Ipamorelin | Pentapeptide GHS | 5 aa | ~711.9 g/mol | Ghrelin / GHS receptor |
Sermorelin, CJC-1295 (without DAC) and tesamorelin all act at the GHRH receptor, which distinguishes them from ghrelin / GHS-receptor ligands such as ipamorelin (see our separate ipamorelin guide). All of these peptides are supplied by PurePeptides strictly as research materials, with no claim regarding outcomes in humans or animals.
Purity and quality control in research-grade Tesamorelin
In laboratory research, peptide purity has a direct bearing on reproducibility: synthesis by-products or residual reagents can confound experimental observations. PurePeptides supplies Tesamorelin at greater than 99% purity as a lyophilised powder.
In peptide manufacturing, purity is typically assessed by reverse-phase high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), while identity is confirmed by mass spectrometry (MS) against the expected molecular weight — approximately 5135.9 g/mol for Tesamorelin. A certificate of analysis (COA) documenting these results is available on request for the current batch. When evaluating any research-grade peptide, requesting the COA and confirming both the purity figure and the mass-spec identity is good laboratory practice.
Frequently asked questions
Tesamorelin is a synthetic 44-amino-acid analogue of growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), supplied as a lyophilised powder for research use only.
All are GHRH analogues, but tesamorelin is based on the longer 44-amino-acid GHRH sequence, whereas sermorelin and CJC-1295 (without DAC) are based on the 29-amino-acid GHRH (1-29) fragment.
It is a GHRH-receptor analogue, distinct from ghrelin / growth-hormone-secretagogue receptor ligands such as ipamorelin.
PurePeptides supplies Tesamorelin at greater than 99% purity as a lyophilised powder. A certificate of analysis (COA) is available on request for the current batch.
Store the lyophilised powder at -20°C, protected from light and moisture. In the laboratory it is commonly reconstituted with bacteriostatic water; once in solution, store refrigerated at 2-8°C and minimise freeze-thaw cycles.
Research-grade Tesamorelin is available from PurePeptides at greater than 99% purity, with same-day dispatch before 3PM and tracked UK & EU delivery. It is sold strictly for laboratory research use only.
Research-grade Tesamorelin
Greater than 99% purity, lyophilised powder, same-day dispatch before 3PM with tracked UK & EU delivery. Research use only.
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