

Orexin B
Supplied in 5 mg vials. UK-stocked line, back in soon.
Out of stock. A certificate of analysis is published with the first batch.
Not currently available. A certificate of analysis is published with the first batch.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption, and not a drug, food, or cosmetic. Sold to qualified researchers and institutions.
About Orexin B
- Residues
- 28
- Molecular weight
- 2899.3 g/mol
- CAS number
- 205640-91-1
Orexin B (hypocretin-2) is a 28-residue C-terminally amidated hypothalamic neuropeptide. It is studied alongside orexin A as an orexin-receptor agonist, with relative preference for the OX2 receptor in cell and animal models.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
Specifications
- Sequence
- RSGPPGLQGRLQRLLQASGNHAAGILTM
- Molecular formula
- C123H212N44O35S
- Molecular weight
- 2899.3 g/mol
- CAS number
- 205640-91-1
- Form
- Lyophilised powder
- Appearance
- White to off-white powder
- Solubility
- Soluble in bacteriostatic or sterile water
- Storage
- Store the lyophilised powder at -20°C, protected from light. Refrigerate reconstituted material at 2 to 8°C and use within its stability window.
Certificate
This compound is not currently stocked. Its certificate of analysis, with the independent HPLC and mass-spectrometry results for the batch, is published here when the first lot is released.
Handling and storage
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic or sterile water. Store the lyophilised powder at -20°C, protected from light; refrigerate reconstituted material at 2 to 8°C. Handle under standard laboratory conditions.
Common questions about Orexin B
- What is Orexin B?
- Orexin B (hypocretin-2) is a 28-residue C-terminally amidated hypothalamic neuropeptide. It is studied alongside orexin A as an orexin-receptor agonist, with relative preference for the OX2 receptor in cell and animal models.
- How is Orexin B supplied?
- Orexin B is supplied as a lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in 5 mg vials, for laboratory research use only.
- How should Orexin B be stored and handled?
- Reconstitute with bacteriostatic or sterile water. Store the lyophilised powder at -20°C, protected from light; refrigerate reconstituted material at 2 to 8°C. Handle under standard laboratory conditions.
- Is Orexin B for human use?
- No. Orexin B is supplied strictly for in vitro laboratory research. It is not for human or animal consumption, and is not a drug, food, or cosmetic.
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