How Melanotan I Works
Melanotan I, which researchers buy melanotan 1 peptide, is a synthetic, linear tridecapeptide analogue of the endogenous alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. It features specific structural modifications—the substitution of norleucine for methionine at position 4 and D-phenylalanine for L-phenylalanine at position 7 —which significantly enhance its resistance to rapid enzymatic degradation by serum endopeptidases.
Chemical Properties
| Property |
Details |
| Product Name |
Melanotan I (MT-1 / Afamelanotide) |
| Compound Type |
Linear Melanocortin Receptor Agonist |
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| Molecular Weight |
1646.85 g/mol |
| Purity Standard |
≥98% (HPLC Verified) |
| Appearance |
White to Off-White Lyophilized Powder |
| Solubility |
Soluble in Water, Sterile Water, and DMSO |
| Storage (Lyophilized) |
Store at -20°C (Stable up to 24 Months, Protect from light) |
| Storage (Reconstituted) |
Store at 2–8°C (Use within 7–14 Days, Do Not Re-freeze) |
| Intended Use |
Laboratory Research Applications Only |