- Independently HPLC-tested — ≥99% purity
- COA for every batch, emailed with your delivery
- Discreet, tracked worldwide shipping
- Dispatched from the EU and Bali
Melanotan-I, also known as MT-1, NDP-α-MSH, or afamelanotide, is a synthetic linear peptide analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Melanotan-I acetate is the acetate salt form of this peptide and should be distinguished analytically from the free-base form and other melanocortin-related peptides.
In controlled laboratory environments, Melanotan-I acetate may be investigated in connection with melanocortin-receptor binding, receptor selectivity, cyclic-AMP signaling, melanocyte-associated pathways, pigment-related gene expression, peptide stability, and structure–activity relationships.
Full research description
Published research has examined afamelanotide-related compounds primarily in relation to melanocortin-1 receptor signaling and pigmentation-associated biological processes. These findings do not establish that this independently supplied research material safely increases skin pigmentation, protects against ultraviolet radiation, treats photosensitivity, or provides any therapeutic or cosmetic benefit in humans or animals.
Afamelanotide is also the active ingredient in the FDA-approved prescription implant Scenesse. Scenesse is approved to increase pain-free light exposure in adults with a history of phototoxic reactions associated with erythropoietic protoporphyria. That approval applies only to the regulated 16mg implant product and does not extend to independently supplied Melanotan-I acetate research materials.
This product is not represented as Scenesse, is not equivalent to or interchangeable with an FDA-approved afamelanotide implant, and has not been established as safe, effective, sterile, or suitable for administration. References to tanning, UV protection, pigmentation enhancement, treatment of photosensitivity, dosing, implantation, or other human applications have therefore been omitted.
The terms Melanotan-I, MT-1, afamelanotide, afamelanotide acetate, and Melanotan-I acetate may refer to different salt forms, counterions, hydration states, or analytical preparations. Peptide sequence, salt form, acetate content, purity, molecular identity, potency, and composition should be confirmed through appropriate batch-specific analytical documentation. FDA substance records list Melanotan-I as a synonym of afamelanotide, but such naming does not by itself establish pharmaceutical equivalence or approval.
Storage & handling
Before reconstitution. Keep the sealed vial cool and dark. Lyophilized peptides are stable this way for the period stated on the certificate.
Reconstitution. Add bacteriostatic water slowly against the inside wall of the vial. Swirl gently to dissolve — never shake, as agitation can damage the peptide chain.
After reconstitution. Store refrigerated and use within the window appropriate for the compound under study. Do not freeze once in solution.
Check that the batch code on the label matches your packing slip on arrival.
COA & testing
Every batch is analysed by an independent laboratory before it is listed. The method for this compound is HPLC-UV 214nm.
The certificate shows the main peak purity, the impurity profile, the test date and the laboratory that performed it — tied to the batch code printed on your vial.
Batch for this listing: SP-MT1-2608A. Look it up here.
Shipping & discretion
Orders placed on business days are dispatched the same or next day. We ship multiple times a day, so most orders leave within six hours.
Plain box, neutral sender, no product names or branding on the outside. Tracked worldwide.
Free shipping from €175 in the Netherlands and Belgium, €180 in the rest of Europe and €225 worldwide — and always free on Bali. See the delivery page for rates and times per region.
Research use only
FOR LABORATORY RESEARCH USE ONLY.
For use only by qualified laboratory professionals in controlled research environments.
Not for human or veterinary use.
Not for human consumption.
Not intended for injection, ingestion, inhalation, topical application, implantation, or administration to humans or animals.
Not intended for clinical, diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive, nutritional, cosmetic, tanning, pigmentation-enhancement, body-composition, athletic-performance, or household use.
Not intended for pharmaceutical compounding or for the preparation of any product intended for human or animal administration.
This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, mitigate, or prevent any disease or medical condition, nor is it intended to affect the structure or function of the human or animal body.
This product is not Scenesse and is not represented as equivalent or interchangeable with any FDA-approved afamelanotide product.
Handle, store, and dispose of this material in accordance with applicable laboratory safety procedures and all relevant federal, state, and local requirements.