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Melanocortin

Melanotan I

Also known as: Afamelanotide

Melanotan I (Afamelanotide) is a synthetic analog of alpha-MSH that selectively activates MC1R. FDA-approved as Scenesse for erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP), it is distinct from Melanotan II and is studied for melanogenesis and photoprotection.

Real-time market data

Pricing for Melanotan I

Live vendor pricing, normalized to $/mg so sizes compare fairly — fused with each seller's Merit trust score and latest independent COA purity. Prices refresh daily.

Independent evidence

COAs for Melanotan I

32 third-party tests across 14 vendors. Each card links to the full report.

All 32 COAs for Melanotan I →
Measured purity 99.4%–100.0% across 22 COAs
Measured purity over time
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.61 %
Apr 2026
Chromate

For

Melanotan I

by Moglabs· batch MT102

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.71 %
Apr 2026
Biogenica Labs · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Amino Club· batch MI0001

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.90 %
Apr 2026
BTLabs · HPLC

For

Melanotan-1

by Crush Research· batch CR-MT110-2603-1

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.82 %
Mar 2026
Freedom Diagnostics · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Simple Peptide· batch MT104232026-4

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.70 %
Mar 2026
Freedom Diagnostics · HPLC

For

Melanotan 1

by Peptide Supply Co.· batch MT11003232026

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.98 %
Feb 2026
Kovera Labs · HPLC

For

Melanotan-1

by Mile High Compounds· batch MT1-010-MH-01

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.88 %
Feb 2026
Janoshik Analytical · HPLC

For

Melanotan-1

by Skye Peptides· batch MT126-10-001

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.77 %
Nov 2025
Freedom Diagnostics · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Glacier Aminos· batch MT10GA01

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.60 %
Nov 2025
Janoshik Analytical · HPLC

For

Melanotan 1

by Hydro Research Peptides· batch HYDROCP7QHN3

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.46 %
Nov 2025
Freedom Diagnostics · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Peptide Supply Co.· batch cmpa6pnxe000t73rxrsgy091k

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.80 %
Nov 2025
MDx BioAnalytical Laboratory · HPLC

For

MELANOTAN 1

by BioLongevity Labs· batch CONTROL

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.80 %
Oct 2025
MDx BioAnalytical Laboratory · HPLC

For

MELANOTAN 1

by BioLongevity Labs· batch cmojb7eem01azkirxvrxtva2o

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.73 %
Oct 2025
Freedom Diagnostics

For

Melanotan I

by Ion Peptide· batch MTI-1025

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.86 %
Sep 2025
Freedom Diagnostics · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Simple Peptide· batch 02-MEL 1052 12025-H

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.84 %
Sep 2025
Freedom Diagnostics · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Simple Peptide· batch 02-MEL11005290Z502

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.89 %
Sep 2025
Janoshik Analytical · HPLC

For

Melanotan 1

by Skye Peptides· batch MT125-10-002

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.97 %
Aug 2025
Janoshik Analytical · HPLC

For

Melanotan 1

by Prime Peptides· batch 4152025MT

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.86 %
Aug 2025
Janoshik Analytical · HPLC

For

Melanotan 1

by Prime Peptides· batch 8022025MT

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.65 %
Jul 2025
Janoshik Analytical · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Verified Peptides· batch 08-25-0210B

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.71 %
Jun 2025
BioRegen · HPLC

For

Melanotan 1

by BioLongevity Labs· batch cmojb7kdr01cdkirxm6f2s64u

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.81 %
Apr 2025
MZ Biolabs · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Profound Aminos· batch 2025-04-03

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.38 %
Mar 2025
BioRegen · HPLC

For

Melanotan 1

by BioLongevity Labs· batch BIOLABS2010

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.87 %
Kovera Labs · HPLC

For

Melanotan-1

by Glacier Aminos· batch MT10GA-03

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.77 %
Freedom Diagnostics · HPLC

For

Melanotan I

by Glacier Aminos· batch MT10GA01

Research depth

13 citations indexed for Melanotan I

All research on Melanotan I →

review · 2026

Insights into Tanning Biology and Tanning Products

Objective This systematic review aims to critically assess the literature on the mechanisms of action, clinical uses, formulation strategies, and adverse effects of self-tanning agents, with a focus on dihydroxyacetone (DHA), melanotan, forskolin, and carotenoids.

case-report · 2026

Changes in Oral Mucosa Associated with Melanotan II Injections: A Case Report

This case report presents a three-month follow-up of a patient who self-administered Melanotan II injections over a period of 64 days with the goal of achieving a deeper tanning effect. Melanotan II is an unlicensed synthetic peptide analog belonging to the melanocortin hormone family.

review · 2026

Therapeutic Peptides in Aesthetic, Metabolic and Endocrine Conditions: Effects, Safety, Clinical Applications, and Future Perspectives

Therapeutic peptides are short chains of amino acids used to treat metabolic and endocrine conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes.

Study · 2025

A single-centre, prospective, qualitative analysis of knowledge, attitudes and behaviour of sunbed use among patients attending a pigmented lesion clinic in a tertiary referral centre

Background Indoor tanning through sunbeds is linked to a heightened risk of skin cancers, particularly cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma and basal cell carcinoma, with significant increases in risk for users aged Objectives To analyse the characteristics, attitudes and behaviours of sunbed users attending an Irish derm…

review · 2024

Journey through the spectacular landscape of melanocortin 1 receptor

The physiological role of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone in regulating integumental pigmentation of many vertebrate species has been recognized since the 1960's. However, its physiological significance for human pigmentation remained enigmatic until the 1990's.

in-vitro · 2024

Recommended Tool Compounds for the Melanocortin Receptor (MCR) G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs)

The melanocortin receptors are a centrally and peripherally expressed family of Class A GPCRs with physiological roles, including pigmentation, steroidogenesis, energy homeostasis, and others yet to be fully characterized.