Melanotan-1 · Chemical Profile
Chemical Profile
This is the chemical reference sheet for Melanotan-1, a research peptide. It collects the identity data (sequence, formula, molecular weight, and identifiers) and physical properties documented for the material. Reference information only; for research use only. not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.
Chemical identity
The identifiers below specify exactly which molecule Melanotan-1 refers to, so it can be distinguished from analogs and verified against public chemical registries.
- Full name
- Melanotan-1 (Afamelanotide)
- Also known as
- Melanotan I, Afamelanotide, MT-1
- Sequence
- Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
- Molecular formula
- C78H111N21O19
- Molecular weight
- 1646.86 g/mol
- CAS number
- 75921-69-6
- PubChem CID
- 5311272
Structure & classification
Melanotan-1 is defined by its amino-acid sequence (above). The sequence determines its molecular weight and is the basis for identity confirmation by mass spectrometry and, for peptides, sequence analysis.
Physical properties
Melanotan-1 is supplied as lyophilized powder at ≥98% (HPLC + LC-MS verified). Handling and storage follow from these properties. See the storage and stability references for detail.
- Classification
- Research Peptide
- Physical form
- Lyophilized powder
- Purity
- ≥98% (HPLC + LC-MS verified)
- Storage
- −20°C, desiccated, light-protected
Available from Blueprint Labs
Melanotan-1 10mg
Third-party tested, Melanotan-1 supplied as a research material with a certificate of analysis available.
Questions, answered
What is the molecular weight of Melanotan-1?
Melanotan-1 has a documented molecular weight of 1646.86 g/mol.
What is the CAS number for Melanotan-1?
The CAS number on file is 75921-69-6.
What is the amino-acid sequence of Melanotan-1?
The documented sequence is Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2.
Is this chemical data a use recommendation?
No. It is reference identity and property data for laboratory purposes. For research use only. Not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.