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MK-677: molecular data, studies & sources
MK-677 is catalogued here as a research compound. This profile brings together the molecular source record, selected indexed publications and available supplier comparisons. Evidence for a named substance does not authenticate a commercial product.
Compiled by PeptideTech Editors · Sources checked · Selected bibliography, not a systematic review
Molecular formula, weight & structure
- Molecular formula (MF)
- C27H36N4O5S
- Molecular weight (MW)
- 528.7 g/mol
- PubChem compound ID
- 178024
- Record title
- Ibutamoren
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Source: PubChem CID 178024 · retrieved 2026-09-21

Chemical identifiers and source data
- IUPAC name
- 2-amino-2-methyl-N-[(2R)-1-(1-methylsulfonylspiro[2H-indole-3,4'-piperidine]-1'-yl)-1-oxo-3-phenylmethoxypropan-2-yl]propanamide
- InChIKey
- UMUPQWIGCOZEOY-JOCHJYFZSA-N
- SMILES
- CC(C)(C(=O)N[C@H](COCC1=CC=CC=C1)C(=O)N2CCC3(CC2)CN(C4=CC=CC=C34)S(=O)(=O)C)N
Human and clinical studies
Selected human-study records are shown with their indexed or reviewed study type. Check the original article for the intervention, formulation and controls; the molecule can also be a comparator or measured variable.
- Human study · PubMed trial index
Effects of oral administration of ibutamoren mesylate, a nonpeptide growth hormone secretagogue, on the growth hormone-insulin-like growth factor I axis in growth hormone-deficient children.
Codner E, Cassorla F, Tiulpakov AN et al. · Clinical pharmacology and therapeutics · 2001
PMID 11452249 · DOI: 10.1067/mcp.2001.116514
- Human study · PubMed trial index
MK-0677 (ibutamoren mesylate) for the treatment of patients recovering from hip fracture: a multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled phase IIb study.
Adunsky A, Chandler J, Heyden N et al. · Archives of gerontology and geriatrics · 2011
PMID 21067829 · DOI: 10.1016/j.archger.2010.10.004
Preclinical research, reviews & other publications
Animal studies, laboratory experiments, reviews and other indexed papers answer different questions. A review is secondary evidence; a case report does not estimate how often an outcome occurs.
No additional matching publication was retained. The search links below allow further investigation; they are not evidence that a study exists.
MK-677 supplier sources
Scientific sources describe molecules and experiments. The commercial links below identify recorded supplier packages. A publication or chemical database entry does not verify the seller, purity, sterility or contents of a lot. Some links are affiliate links; see our disclosure.
Compare all MK-677 sizes, forms and supplier prices →
| Supplier | Recorded packages | Example source listing |
|---|---|---|
| Cenexa LabsUSD | 15mg×60 Capsules1 recorded offers | 15mg×60 Capsules · $129.99Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
| Amino USAUSD | 25mg-per-mL-30mL Solution1 recorded offers | 25mg-per-mL-30mL Solution · $45.00Checked Sep 16, 2026Supplier listing |
Reference sources & further reading
- PubChem compound record 178024 — chemical identity and structure.
- Wikipedia: Ibutamoren — Background encyclopedia; not a primary clinical source.
The citations above link directly to publication records. Encyclopedia links are background reading and are not used to establish clinical effectiveness.
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