A sealed glass vial labelled Melanotan-1

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Melanotan-1

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For lawful, non-clinical laboratory research only. Not for human or animal administration, clinical, diagnostic or personal use.

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Compound Identity

Compound NameMelanotan-1
Molecular ClassLinear peptide, C-terminal amide
CAS Registry Number75921-69-6
Molecular FormulaC78H111N21O19
Molecular Mass1646.87 g/mol
Residues13
SequenceAc-Ser-Tyr-Ser-Nle-Glu-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Gly-Lys-Pro-Val-NH2
Physical FormLyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in a sealed vial

Storage and Handling

Long-Term StorageKeep the sealed vial at −20 °C to −80 °C in a moisture-controlled environment, protected from light and UV. Multi-year stability is expected only under these conditions.
Before OpeningLet the sealed vial warm slowly and under controlled conditions until it reaches the laboratory’s ambient temperature. Do not warm it rapidly.
Assay-Specific HandlingWhat happens next depends on the assay. Follow your laboratory’s validated protocol, specifications and safety procedures; GPC does not provide assay-specific handling instructions.