Melanotan I (10mg)
Natural Tanning Peptide
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Melanotan I is listed for melanocortin laboratory research. Catalog vial contents are 10mg; select the required strength before ordering. This material is supplied for Research Use Only, not as a medicine or a product for human or veterinary use.
Research Applications & Benefits
- Stimulates natural pigment
- MC1R selective
- Photoprotection research
What is Melanotan I?
Activates MC1R on melanocytes to increase eumelanin production.
Listed vial contents: 10mg. These are supplied quantities, not administration doses. Current pricing and availability are shown in the strength selector.
What mechanisms are being studied?
Melanotan I (afamelanotide) is a 13-amino acid linear analog of α-MSH with enhanced selectivity for the MC1R receptor on melanocytes. MC1R activation stimulates eumelanin (brown/black protective pigment) synthesis via cAMP-PKA-MITF-tyrosinase signaling.
What are the research questions?
- Erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP): FDA-approved as Scenesse® (2019) for pain-free light exposure in EPP patients who otherwise cannot tolerate any sunlight.
- Photoprotection research: Increases natural melanin production, potentially reducing UV damage and photoaging.
- Vitiligo: Studied for repigmentation of depigmented skin patches.
What does the published work describe?
Langendonk JG et al. (NEJM 2015) — Scenesse® significantly increased pain-free sun exposure in EPP patients. FDA-approved with comprehensive safety and efficacy data. Measurable increase in skin melanin density confirmed.
What are the limits of this evidence?
The research described concerns the cited experimental materials and models, not proof that this supplied vial is a treatment. Cell or animal findings do not establish human benefits. Clinical findings, where cited, apply to the tested formulation and population; they do not validate this research product for human use.
Study references
- Langendonk JG et al. NEJM 2015
These are the catalog's existing bibliographic references. No new source verification is implied by this presentation.
How should I check lot documentation?
Match the product, strength and lot to an original analysis document. Literature describes experimental findings; it does not verify the contents of this inventory. A report is evidence only for the product, strength and lot it names.
How is Melanotan I handled in the lab?
For Melanotan I, record the product code MT1, selected strength and lot before opening. Follow the material-specific safety data sheet and laboratory SOP, with appropriate gloves, eye protection and containment. For a documented dry preparation, let the sealed vial equilibrate before opening to reduce condensation; minimize time open and use clean, compatible vessels.
Choose a solvent for Melanotan I from the documented sequence or chemical identity, salt form and assay requirements. Test a small portion first and record pH, solvent composition and clarity. Do not assume one diluent works for every research material; include a solvent-only control and establish compatibility before using the stock in an assay.
For Melanotan I, calculate mass concentration as measured material mass divided by final solution volume. Calculate molarity only with a documented molecular weight for the supplied chemical form; the catalog lists 1646.85 g/mol as a reference, not lot confirmation. Where available, use matched-lot net content rather than treating chromatographic purity as a mass correction. Record both stock concentration and subsequent dilution factors.
Use the documented storage conditions for the supplied Melanotan I form and lot. For a documented lyophilized preparation, keep the vial sealed and protected from moisture; for solutions, validate temperature, light exposure and holding time in the assay. Use compatible single-use aliquots when appropriate to reduce repeated freeze-thaw. No universal temperature or 28-day solution shelf life is established by the catalog name.
A Melanotan I laboratory protocol should record identity, product code MT1, strength, lot, applicable analysis results, solvent and pH, stock concentration, dilution sequence, vessel type, storage history and assay endpoints. Include vehicle and reference controls, independent replicates and predefined acceptance criteria. Separate handling validation from biological interpretation; these notes do not provide administration or dosing instructions.
Research Use Only. Not for human consumption, therapeutic, veterinary or any in-vivo use.
Product Specifications
- Compound
- Melanotan I
- CAS Number
- 75921-69-6
- Molecular Weight
- 1646.85 g/mol
- HPLC Purity Specification
- ≥99%
- Category
- Melanocortin
- Starting Price
- $39.00 USD
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Shipping
- Cold-chain insulated packaging, fast domestic delivery
- Payment
- Card, ACH, and cryptocurrency (10% discount)
Quality & Verification
Melanotan I has a catalog purity specification of ≥99%; this is not a measured result for every vial. Match the product, exact strength, batch and lot to its analysis record and read only the reported fields. HPLC peak-area purity, measured content and endotoxin are separate measurements. A blank field means no result is reported, not zero or passed. A purity percentage alone does not establish identity, sterility or suitability for human use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melanotan I?
Melanotan I is listed for melanocortin laboratory research. Catalog vial contents are 10mg; select the required strength before ordering. This material is supplied for Research Use Only, not as a medicine or a product for human or veterinary use.
What strengths of Melanotan I are available?
The catalog lists 10mg. These labels describe vial contents, not administration doses. Select the required strength for current pricing and availability; match analysis records to that exact strength and lot.
How should I interpret Melanotan I purity results?
Melanotan I has a catalog purity specification of ≥99%; this is not a measured result for every vial. Match the product, exact strength, batch and lot to its analysis record and read only the reported fields. HPLC peak-area purity, measured content and endotoxin are separate measurements. A blank field means no result is reported, not zero or passed. A purity percentage alone does not establish identity, sterility or suitability for human use.
How should Melanotan I be handled in the laboratory?
For Melanotan I, record the product code MT1, selected strength and lot before opening. Follow the material-specific safety data sheet and laboratory SOP, with appropriate gloves, eye protection and containment. For a documented dry preparation, let the sealed vial equilibrate before opening to reduce condensation; minimize time open and use clean, compatible vessels.
How do I choose a laboratory solvent for Melanotan I?
Choose a solvent for Melanotan I from the documented sequence or chemical identity, salt form and assay requirements. Test a small portion first and record pH, solvent composition and clarity. Do not assume one diluent works for every research material; include a solvent-only control and establish compatibility before using the stock in an assay.
How do I calculate a Melanotan I stock concentration?
For Melanotan I, calculate mass concentration as measured material mass divided by final solution volume. Calculate molarity only with a documented molecular weight for the supplied chemical form; the catalog lists 1646.85 g/mol as a reference, not lot confirmation. Where available, use matched-lot net content rather than treating chromatographic purity as a mass correction. Record both stock concentration and subsequent dilution factors.
How should Melanotan I be stored after preparation?
Use the documented storage conditions for the supplied Melanotan I form and lot. For a documented lyophilized preparation, keep the vial sealed and protected from moisture; for solutions, validate temperature, light exposure and holding time in the assay. Use compatible single-use aliquots when appropriate to reduce repeated freeze-thaw. No universal temperature or 28-day solution shelf life is established by the catalog name.
What should a Melanotan I lab protocol document?
A Melanotan I laboratory protocol should record identity, product code MT1, strength, lot, applicable analysis results, solvent and pH, stock concentration, dilution sequence, vessel type, storage history and assay endpoints. Include vehicle and reference controls, independent replicates and predefined acceptance criteria. Separate handling validation from biological interpretation; these notes do not provide administration or dosing instructions.
Does Fmoc or Boc synthesis explain this Melanotan I product?
Fmoc and Boc are peptide protecting-group strategies, not proof of how this Melanotan I lot was made. For sequence-defined peptides, synthesis review can examine deletion products, incomplete deprotection and modifications using the method and matching analytical evidence. A single chromatographic peak does not by itself establish sequence.
Is Melanotan I for human use?
No. Melanotan I is strictly Research Use Only. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis or treatment. Laboratory handling guidance is not an administration protocol.
Research Use Only. This product is intended for licensed laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary use.
