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MT1 (Melanotan 1) research

Reference summary, chemistry, and peer-reviewed literature on MT1 (Melanotan 1) (CAS 75921-69-6). Provided for laboratory researchers; not for human or veterinary use.

Also known as: afamelanotide, melanotan-1, [Nle4, D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH, NDP-MSH, Scenesse (brand)

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Chemistry & identity

CAS Number75921-69-6
Molecular FormulaC78H111N21O19
Molecular Weight1646.8 g/mol
Residue Count13
PubChem CID16197727

Peptide sequence

SYSXEHFRWGKPV

Research context

PubChem synonym: Ac-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2; X = Nle (norleucine) at position 4, residue 7 is D-Phe; N-acetylated, C-terminal amide.

Selected research references

Published peer-reviewed literature on MT1 (Melanotan 1). Provided for research-context purposes only; CC Peptides does not make claims about outcomes in humans.

MT1 (Melanotan 1) for laboratory research

CC Peptides supplies MT1 (Melanotan 1) as a lyophilized reference material with a third-party COA. Ships from California.

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