Melanotan 1 (MT1), also known as afamelanotide, is a synthetic 13-amino-acid analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is supplied as a lyophilised research material for controlled studies of melanocortin-receptor activity and pigmentation signalling.
Research material only
This product is not supplied as the licensed afamelanotide implant or as any authorised medicine, treatment, cosmetic, supplement or consumer product. It is not for human or veterinary use, consumption or administration, and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Compound overview
Research context
Afamelanotide is commonly described as [Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-MSH, reflecting two substitutions relative to endogenous α-MSH. Published research has examined its binding and signalling at the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R), downstream cyclic-AMP responses and melanogenesis in experimental pigmentation models.
Afamelanotide is also the active substance in a separately manufactured and regulated medicinal implant authorised for a specific indication. That authorised implant is not equivalent to this research vial. The cited literature does not establish the identity, purity, performance or suitability of the material supplied on this page.
Batch documentation
Independent analytical documentation is published where available for specific batches and variations. A result indicator appears only when a published record is available. Match the product, stated mass and batch identifier to the corresponding report before relying on any result.
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Supply and laboratory handling
- Supplied in the vial size selected above.
- Keep the sealed lyophilised vial dry and protected from direct light.
- A cool, dry place, refrigerator or freezer may be used according to the intended storage duration and your laboratory’s validated procedure.
- Use clean laboratory technique and equipment appropriate to the intended analytical method.
- Follow the lot-specific documentation and your laboratory’s validated handling and storage procedures.
- Avoid repeated temperature cycling and unnecessary exposure to moisture.
Where a batch document or supplier specification gives different instructions, the lot-specific document takes precedence.
Frequently asked questions
What is Melanotan 1?
Melanotan 1, also known as afamelanotide, is a synthetic 13-amino-acid analogue of α-MSH studied in melanocortin-receptor and pigmentation-signalling research.
Is this the authorised afamelanotide medicine?
No. This product is a laboratory research material and is not the licensed afamelanotide implant or any authorised medicine. It is not for human or veterinary use, consumption or administration.
Which vial sizes are available?
Current vial sizes, stock, pre-order status, pricing and any batch-documentation indicators are shown in the variation selector above.
Does every vial size have a published laboratory result?
No. Results are available only for the selected batches and variations marked with a result indicator. Always check that the product, stated mass and batch identifier match the report.
How should the material be stored?
Keep the sealed lyophilised material dry and protected from light. A cool, dry place, refrigerator or freezer may be used according to the intended storage duration and your laboratory’s validated procedure. Avoid repeated temperature cycling and moisture exposure. No universal shelf-life is stated unless it is supported by batch documentation.
Information reviewed: 29 August 2026.
