| Description | Melanotan I is a non-specific melanocortin receptor (MCR) agonist, an α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) analog, which is injected subcutaneously to increase the amount of melanin in the skin Melanotan I is used as an adjunct to tanning Melanotan I has been used for the prevention of sunlight-induced skin cancers Melanotan I has been used in the study of melanoma and for male erectile dysfunction Melanotan I may be used to prevent sun-induced skin cancer and may be used to study melanoma and male erectile dysfunction. |
| Synonyms | 美拉诺坦, 美拉诺坦 I, [Nle4,D-Phe7]-α-MSH, Afamelanotide, MT-I |
| molecular weight | 1646.85 |
| Molecular formula | C78H111N21O19 |
| CAS | 75921-69-6 |
| Storage | keep away from moisture | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice. |
| Solubility | DMSO: 10 mM |
| References | 1. Langan EA, et al. Melanotropic peptides: more than just 'Barbie drugs' and 'sun-tan jabs'? Br J Dermatol. 2010 Sep;163(3):451-5. |