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Melanotan-1

Afamelanotide · MT-1 · NDP-MSH · [Nle4-D-Phe7]-α-MSH

Research Use Only Linear tridecapeptide; synthetic α-MSH analog

Chemical & Physical Data

ClassificationLinear tridecapeptide; synthetic α-MSH analog
Amino acid sequenceAc-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
Short notationAc-SYSNle-EH-DPhe-RWGKPV-NH2
Molecular formulaC78H111N21O19
Molecular weight1646.85 g/mol
CAS number75921-69-6
SolubilitySoluble in water and bacteriostatic water.
Reported half-lifeThe Nle4 and D-Phe7 substitutions confer substantially greater resistance to enzymatic degradation than native α-MSH.

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Background

A linear α-MSH analog with norleucine and D-phenylalanine substitutions that increase potency and stability. Unlike Melanotan 2, it is selective for MC1R rather than broadly active across melanocortin receptors.

Reported Areas of In-Vitro Research

The following describes contexts in which this compound appears in published laboratory literature. Nothing here is a claim of efficacy, safety, or suitability for any use in humans or animals.

Storage & Handling

Lyophilized powderStore lyophilized powder at -20 °C, sealed and protected from light. This compound is light- and oxidation-sensitive.
After reconstitutionStore at 2–8 °C in light-protective packaging; use within approximately 4 weeks. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
ShippingShips at ambient temperature in light-protective packaging.

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Available Sizes

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Published Literature

Research use only. All products are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Not a drug, food, or cosmetic, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Reference values on this page are compiled from publicly available scientific literature for identification purposes and are not a certificate of analysis for any particular batch.