Melanotan I

SKU: orb1296753

Description

Melanotan I is a synthetic analog of α-MSH that acts as a non-specific melanocortin receptor agonist. It is utilized in research to study skin pigmentation, photoprotection, and erectile function, with applications in both in vitro receptor binding assays and in vivo models for melanoma and UV-induced skin cancer.

Research Area

Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Drug Discovery

Key Properties

• Target: Others
• CAS Number: 75921-69-6
• MW: 1646.85
• Purity: 100.00% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₇₈H₁₁₁N₂₁O₁₉
• SMILES: CCCC[C@H](NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(=O)[C@H](Cc1ccc(O)cc1)NC(=O)[C@H](CO)NC(C)=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCC(O)=O)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]cn1)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1ccccc1)C(=O)N[C@@H](CCCNC(N)=N)C(=O)N[C@@H](Cc1c[nH]c2ccccc12)C(=O)NCC(=O)N[C@@H](CCCCN)C(=O)N1CCC[C@H]1C(=O)N[C@@H](C(C)C)C(N)=O

Storage & Handling

• Storage: -20°C
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Inhibitor, MT-I, Melanocortin Receptor, Melanotan, Melanotan I, melanotropic peptide, MC1R, MC Receptor, [Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH, [Nle4,D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH, [Nle4,D-Phe7]-a-MSH, Afamelanotide, α-MSH, skin cancers

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

16133835