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Melanotan-1 peptide UK 10mg vial - Crown Peptides

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Melanotan-1 Research Peptide

A high-purity research peptide studied in skin-pigmentation research. Available in 10mg, with every batch independently tested and dispatched from the UK.

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Product Overview

A high-purity research peptide studied in skin-pigmentation research. Available in 10mg, with every batch independently tested and dispatched from the UK.

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Overview

Product Overview

Melanotan-1 peptide UK is Crown Peptides' synthetic alpha-MSH analogue closely related to afamelanotide, available in 10mg strength for laboratory research.

10mgAvailable strengthHPLC testedChromatographic purityMS verifiedIdentity confirmedBatch CoADocumentation supplied

Supplied for laboratory research purposes only — not for human consumption or for medical, veterinary or diagnostic use.

Key features

Key Features

  • Studied in research involving MC1R and melanocortin signalling
  • Studied in research involving melanin synthesis
  • Studied in research involving melanocyte biology
  • Studied in research involving pigmentation research models
  • Batch-specific quality documentation available
Background

About Melanotan-1 Peptide UK

Melanotan-1 is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone designed to investigate melanocortin receptor signalling and melanogenesis. It is structurally related to afamelanotide and is studied primarily through the melanocortin-1 receptor pathway in pigment-cell models.

Research

Melanotan-1 Research

Melanotan-1 research focuses on melanocortin receptor pharmacology, melanocyte biology, melanin synthesis and cellular responses to ultraviolet-related signalling, with MC1R structure and regulation reviewed extensively in the literature (Learn more). Experimental models examine how alpha-MSH analogues activate MC1R and influence downstream cyclic-AMP pathways involved in pigmentation biology, alongside related melanocortin research such as [Melanotan-2] and [PT-141].

  • MC1R and melanocortin signalling
  • Melanin synthesis
  • Melanocyte biology
  • Pigmentation research models
Specifications

Specifications

Product
Melanotan-1
Classification
Synthetic alpha-MSH analogue closely related to afamelanotide
Available strength
10mg
CAS number
75921-69-6
Molecular weight
1646.8 g/mol
Molecular formula
C78H111N21O19
Sequence
AcSerTyrSerNleGluHisD-PheArgTrpGlyLysProVal-NH2
Form
Research material supplied according to product label
Purity and assay
99% (HPLC), batch-specific — refer to Certificate of Analysis
Verification
HPLC and Mass Spectrometry where analytically appropriate

Compound-level reference data. Batch-specific results appear on the Certificate of Analysis.

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Testing

Purity and Testing

Crown Peptides Melanotan-1 is supplied for controlled laboratory research with batch-specific analytical documentation. High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) can assess chromatographic purity, while Mass Spectrometry provides molecular information used to support identity verification.

The batch-specific Certificate of Analysis is the definitive source for the exact purity result, identity data and analytical specification of the material supplied.

Storage

Storage Conditions

  • Store unreconstituted material at -20°C ± 5°C in a cool, dry environment
  • Prepared research solutions should use validated storage conditions appropriate to the compound and study design
  • Protect from unnecessary heat, direct light and repeated temperature fluctuations
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Related

Related Compounds

Researchers working with Melanotan-1 may also be interested in [Melanotan-2], [PT-141], [GHK-Cu], [KPV] and [Kisspeptin-10] — other melanocortin and receptor-signalling peptides studied in related research contexts.

Compliance

Research Use Only

  • Laboratory research only
  • Not for human or clinical use
  • Not for human or veterinary consumption
  • Qualified personnel only
Questions

Melanotan-1 Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melanotan-1?

Melanotan-1 is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone studied in melanocortin and pigmentation research, supplied by Crown Peptides at 10mg strength.

Which receptor is most relevant to Melanotan-1 research?

The melanocortin-1 receptor, MC1R, is a major focus because it is central to melanocyte signalling and melanin synthesis.

What is Melanotan-1 researched for?

Research includes melanocortin receptor pharmacology, melanogenesis, pigment-cell biology and UV-related signalling models.

Is Melanotan-1 the same as Melanotan-2?

No. They are different synthetic melanocortin analogues with different structures and receptor-activity profiles.

How is Melanotan-1 tested?

Peptide identity and purity can be assessed with HPLC and Mass Spectrometry, with the exact supplied form confirmed by batch documentation.

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Every batch is published openly — identity, purity and batch number, with no account needed.

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Supplied for laboratory research purposes only — not for human consumption or for medical, veterinary or diagnostic use.

All Batches Purity Tested

Each batch undergoes internal analytical verification using chromatographic and spectrometric methods prior to lyophilisation.

• HPLC Analysis
• Mass Spectrometry Confirmation
• Batch Traceability

For Research Use Only

By purchasing this product you confirm that you are a qualified researcher and that this compound will be used exclusively for laboratory research purposes.

Not for Human Consumption

This product is not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use.

Any human or medical use is strictly prohibited.

Store Safely at All Times

Store in a cool, dry, secure and sterile environment away from any unauthorised persons or children.

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