Modified peptide / Material & research guide
Melanotan I
Melanotan I is associated with afamelanotide, a modified alpha-MSH analogue distinct from Melanotan II.
Catalog specification — select for your inquirySelected: 10 mg × 10 vials
Nominal catalog options, not a live availability guarantee. Final supply is confirmed in the written quotation.
Material profile
About the material
Melanotan I is associated with afamelanotide, a modified alpha-MSH analogue distinct from Melanotan II.
For Melanotan I, the useful starting point is the material identity—not the broad research category. Compare the complete name and supplied form with the reference used by your laboratory.
Specify Melanotan I or afamelanotide, the full peptide identity and supplied form. Do not transfer a cyclic Melanotan II specification to this material.
Scientific context
Research context
Research on the named molecule and on finished formulations must be separated from the identity and quality of a catalog material.
Afamelanotide for Erythropoietic Protoporphyria.
The New England journal of medicine · 2015 · PMID 26132941
Read the named material, experimental model, controls and limitations in the original paper. This source is scientific background, not a certificate for the offered lot.
Read the primary publication ↗Afamelanotide and narrowband UV-B phototherapy for the treatment of vitiligo: a randomized multicenter trial.
JAMA dermatology · 2015 · PMID 25230094
Read the named material, experimental model, controls and limitations in the original paper. This source is scientific background, not a certificate for the offered lot.
Read the primary publication ↗For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnosis or therapeutic application. No administration or dosing protocol is provided.
Catalog & quotation
Specifications
| Catalog material | Melanotan I |
|---|---|
| Material class | Modified peptide |
| Listed options | 10 mg × 10 vials |
| Identity / supplied form | Specify Melanotan I or afamelanotide, the full peptide identity and supplied form. Do not transfer a cyclic Melanotan II specification to this material. |
| Identity, purity and content | Request the method, acceptance specification and lot-specific results. Chromatographic purity and net material content are separate measurements. |
| Storage / stability | Follow the written instructions for the actual material and batch. No universal 24-month shelf life or solution stability is assumed. |
Evidence for the offered material
Documents
Confirm document availability for the actual material and lot. A catalog purity target or packaging label is not a released batch result.
Specify Melanotan I or afamelanotide, the full peptide identity and supplied form. Do not transfer a cyclic Melanotan II specification to this material.
Ask which tests and underlying files are available, what each result measures and which batch it covers. Do not infer a test result from an image or badge.
Match product name, selected specification, lot reference and packaging to the quotation. Ask about any difference before confirming supply.
Before you inquire
Questions
Is a Melanotan II analytical file applicable here?
Specify Melanotan I or afamelanotide, the full peptide identity and supplied form. Do not transfer a cyclic Melanotan II specification to this material.
What should my Melanotan I inquiry include?
Include the exact material name, the catalog option or required specification, quantity, destination and any documents needed before quotation. Keep nominal amount per container separate from the number of containers.
Does the catalog image confirm the selected specification?
No. It is a catalog illustration. The image may show one variant while the selector lists other options. Use the written quotation and matching batch documents to confirm supply.
Does a paper or an existing report validate every future batch?
No. A paper describes its studied material and model. An analytical report describes a named sample. Confirm the connection between any report and the lot offered for your order.
Catalog content reviewed 26 September 2026. Listed options are from this site's product records. Scientific sources, where shown, describe research context, not batch certification.
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