- Purity (HPLC)
- ≥ 98.9%
- CAS
- 75921-69-6
- Formula
- C78H111N21O19
- Mol. weight
- 1646.8 g/mol
- Sequence
- Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH₂
- Storage & stability
- Lyophilized: −20°C, protected from light.
- Current lot
- MT1-2501B
- Tested purity
- 98.9%
- COA
- Ships with order
- HPLC trace · lot MT1-2501B
Melanotan I (afamelanotide) is a linear 13-amino-acid α-MSH analog with a single Nle/D-Phe substitution pair, studied as a high-affinity, MC1R-selective probe in melanocortin research. Supplied as lyophilized powder for in-vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, and not for use in food, drugs, medical devices, or cosmetics.
Selected literature (2)
- Sawyer et al. — [Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-MSH, a potent α-MSH analog
- Published literature index for afamelanotide
Citations describe published research on this compound and are provided for scientific reference only — they are not claims about this product.
Research use only. This material is sold for in-vitro laboratory research and development purposes exclusively. It is not a drug, food, or dietary supplement, has not been evaluated by the FDA, and must not be used in humans or animals.