Melanotan-1 · Research FAQ
Research FAQ
Common laboratory-reference questions about Melanotan-1 (Melanotan-1 (Afamelanotide)), answered as research information. Nothing here is medical advice, a dosing instruction, or a claim about effects in people. For research use only. Not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.
Melanotan-1 in brief
Melanotan-1 is a research peptide in the Aesthetic & Looksmaxxing category. A linear synthetic analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone with MC1R selectivity, studied in melanogenesis research.
The questions below cover identity, handling, and compliance. For depth, see the dedicated chemistry, storage, and reconstitution references.
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Melanotan-1 10mg
Third-party tested, Melanotan-1 supplied as a research material with a certificate of analysis available.
Questions, answered
What is Melanotan-1?
Melanotan-1 (Melanotan-1 (Afamelanotide)) is a research peptide studied in research on melanogenesis research and pigmentation models. It is supplied strictly as a research material.
How is Melanotan-1 classified?
It is a research peptide, also known as Melanotan I, Afamelanotide, and MT-1.
How should Melanotan-1 be stored?
The documented condition is −20°C, desiccated, light-protected. Keep it cold, dry, desiccated, and light-protected; reconstituted material is refrigerated and shorter-lived.
How is Melanotan-1 reconstituted?
By dissolving the 10 mg vial in bacteriostatic water. The concentration is set by mass ÷ solvent volume. For example, 10 mg in 1 mL gives 10 mg/mL. This is laboratory preparation math, not a dose.
How is the quality of Melanotan-1 verified?
It is documented at ≥98% (HPLC + LC-MS verified) and third-party tested, with identity by LC-MS and purity by HPLC. A certificate of analysis is available for the batch.
Is Melanotan-1 for human use?
No. For research use only. Not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. It is not for human or animal consumption and carries no medical, therapeutic, or diagnostic use.
How does Melanotan-1 compare to Melanotan-2?
They are distinct research compounds with different reported targets: Melanotan-1 with MC1R (selective), Melanotan-2 with MC1R. See the Melanotan-1 vs Melanotan-2 comparison for a neutral breakdown. Neither is presented as "better."
Where does the information on this page come from?
It summarizes published scientific literature and product documentation in general terms for laboratory reference. Consult primary sources for study specifics.