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MelanocortinSynthetic research compound

Melanotan I

$49.99

10 mg

Melanotan I (afamelanotide) is a synthetic 13-amino-acid analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone with substitutions that increase stability and receptor affinity relative to the native hormone.

It is used in laboratory research as a comparatively MC1R-preferring agonist for studying melanocortin receptor signaling and pigment-cell biology in culture models.

Research areas

MC1R receptor signalingMelanocyte biologyReceptor selectivity studiesPreclinical research

Form: Lyophilized (freeze-dried)

Compound class: Synthetic research compound
Research category: Melanocortin
SKU: NVR-MELANOTAN-I-10MG
Appearance: Lyophilized powder
Storage: Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Protect from light and moisture.

Research use only

Strength

10 mg$49.99$5.00/mg

$49.99per 10 mg$5.00/mg

For research use only — not for human or animal consumption.

Supplied solely for legitimate laboratory and research purposes. Not for medical or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of disease.

Research Grade

Batch Documentation

Research Use Only

U.S.-Based Fulfillment

What you should know

More detail on Melanotan I.

Analytical values reflect per-lot documentation and appear once a batch is released.

Compound

The melanocortin receptor family comprises five subtypes with overlapping ligand preferences, which makes selectivity a central concern in the field. Melanotan I's relative MC1R preference lets investigators probe pigment-cell signaling with less confounding activity at other subtypes than non-selective analogs provide. Laboratory applications include cyclic-AMP assays in melanocyte cultures, melanin-synthesis measurement, and comparative receptor pharmacology across the melanocortin family. Research use only; no human application is implied.

Peptide class

Synthetic research compound

Mechanism (research context)

Extended mechanistic characterization for this compound is available in the published literature. Consult peer-reviewed references for detailed pathway analysis.

Why it is studied

Melanotan I is studied within its research category (Melanocortin) as a defined-sequence reference compound for laboratory investigation.

Current areas of research

MC1R receptor signalingMelanocyte biologyReceptor selectivity studiesPreclinical research

Topics reflect published preclinical and in vitro research. Reference only — not a claim of clinical outcomes.

Scientific background

Melanotan I is supplied for in vitro laboratory research. Batch-specific analytical documentation is provided when available for the released lot.

Batch number

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Purity

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Analytical method

RP-HPLC & mass spectrometry (per lot documentation)

Testing laboratory

Independent third-party analytical laboratory

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released. Once a batch is released, its analytical records and Certificate of Analysis are linked here. Requests: grant@novarynresearch.com.

Research Grade

Batch Documentation Where Available

Laboratory Handling Guidance

Laboratory Use Only

Laboratory concentration calculator

Use the selected research-material amount and your chosen total liquid volume to calculate laboratory concentration.

Material amount

10 mgSelected

From the selected Melanotan I strength.

Total liquid volume

Mathematical laboratory concentration calculation only. This tool does not provide preparation recommendations of any kind.

Calculations are a laboratory reference for in vitro work only. No preparation, administration, or human-use guidance is provided.

Storage

Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Protect from light and moisture.

Form

Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder

Shipping conditions

Ships from the United States in packaging appropriate to the product's storage requirements. Cold-chain packaging is used where required.

Handling recommendations

Handle per institutional laboratory protocols. Wear appropriate PPE, minimize exposure to light and moisture, and record lot information on the working aliquot.

Product name

Melanotan I

Peptide class

Synthetic research compound

Research category

Melanocortin

Size

10 mg — $49.99

Appearance

Lyophilized powder

Delivery form

Lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder

CAS number

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Molecular formula

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Molecular weight

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Purity specification

≥ 98% (per lot documentation, when available)

Solubility

Batch documentation will be added when inventory is released.

Storage temperature

Store lyophilized at −20 °C. Protect from light and moisture.

Shelf life

24 months lyophilized under recommended storage

Laboratory use

For in vitro research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

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Batch-specific documentation, including a Certificate of Analysis, is provided when available for the released lot. Contact grant@novarynresearch.com for outstanding requests.

Follow institutional protocols for the handling of research-use lyophilized materials.

Lyophilized materials are typically reconstituted with bacteriostatic water. Follow institutional protocols and consult the applicable batch documentation when available.

Materials ship in insulated packaging appropriate to their handling requirements. Cold-chain packaging is used where required by the product's storage guidance.