Melanotan 1 Product Information
Melanotan-1 is a synthetic peptide structurally related to alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) and is referenced in scientific literature as a melanocortin-related research compound. Its peptide sequence, Ac-Nle-cyclo(-Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys)-NH₂, is utilized in laboratory settings for molecular characterization, sequence analysis, and receptor interaction studies conducted under controlled experimental conditions. In non-human research environments, Melanotan-1 is examined for its binding affinity and interaction profiles within the melanocortin receptor family, particularly MC1R. These investigations focus on peptide–receptor dynamics, structure–activity relationships, and melanocortin pathway mapping without implying physiological outcomes or applications. Beyond receptor binding studies, Melanotan-1 is used as a reference compound in comparative peptide research to explore how synthetic analogs differ structurally and behaviorally from endogenous melanocortin peptides at a molecular level. Its defined molecular composition supports reproducible analytical work in laboratory research models. Melanotan-1 has a molecular weight of 1,646.88 g/mol and a molecular formula of C₇₈H₁₁₁N₂₁O₁₉. This material is supplied exclusively for in vitro research, analytical testing, and non-human experimental use by qualified professionals and is not intended for human use, animal use, diagnostic use, or therapeutic application. Chemical & Analytical Characteristics: Characteristic Details Chemical Sequence of Amino Acids Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val CAS Number 75921-69-6 Molecular Formula C78H111N21O19 Molecular Weight 1646.88 g/mol Alternative Scientific References MT-2; Melanotan-II; MT-II (literature references)
