Melanotan-1

Melanotan-1 (afamelanotide) is a linear synthetic analogue of alpha-MSH with high affinity for melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R. Research has studied its potent photoprotective effect via stimulation of eumelanin production before UV exposure.

Product Information

Product Name

Melanotan-1

Product Code

BBT-US-30-699788

Primary Pathway

MC1R agonism; eumelanin biosynthesis pathway

Appearance

White to off-white lyophilized powder

Purity

>= 99% (HPLC) (HPLC)

Storage

-20 degrees C, lyophilized, protected from light

Shelf Life

24 months from manufacture date

Manufacturer

BlueBioTech(R) Research Facility

Manufacturer Origin

USA - Made in the USA

Use Classification

Research Use Only (RUO) - Not intended for Human or Veterinary Use

Specifications

Sequence

M1

Molecular Weight

See current COA

Purity

>= 99% (HPLC) (HPLC)

Form

Lyophilized

Net Weight

10mg

Storage

-20 degrees C, lyophilized, protected from light

Source catalog notes primary pathway: MC1R agonism; eumelanin biosynthesis pathway.

Research References

1. 2026BlueBioTech catalog profile for Melanotan-1
2. 2026Source product code BBT-US-30-699788; purity >= 99% (HPLC)

Storage guidance from the source catalog: -20 degrees C, lyophilized, protected from light

Storage & Handling

1. 01

   Storage

   -20 degrees C, lyophilized, protected from light

2. 02

   Shelf life

   24 months from manufacture date

3. 03

   Classification

   Research Use Only (RUO) - Not intended for Human or Veterinary Use

4. 04

   COA

   Request the current certificate of analysis before use.