Melanotan I

Selective MC1R agonist for melanogenesis research.

Selective MC1R agonist for melanogenesis research
Purity ≥ 99.1% (HPLC)
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The why

Melanotan I, also called afamelanotide, is a linear alpha-MSH analog with greater MC1R selectivity, used where pigmentation endpoints need to be isolated.

Key ingredients

Melanotan I 110 mg
Sterile lyophilized powder

Certificate of Analysis

Every lot, tested and documented.

Independent third-party analysis on every Melanotan I lot by Vanguard Laboratory (A2LA accredited). Purity, quantity, identity, heavy metals, endotoxins and bioburden. The results below are pulled straight from the signed report.

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Melanotan 1

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Lot number

ML1.10.A

Laboratory ID

V260617-22013

Date reported

6/25/2026

Report number

V260617-22 013

Chromatographic purity

99.10%

Quantity per vial

12.10 mg

Endotoxins (LAL)

Pass - <5.00 EU/mg

Bioburden (USP 61)

Pass - No Growth Detected

Heavy metals (ICP-MS)

Not detected

Signed by

Dustin Newman, Laboratory Director

Values above are transcribed from the Vanguard Laboratory report for lot ML1.10.A. Heavy metals reported as ND (not detected) for arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury. Open the signed PDF for chromatograms and the full analyte table.

What we test

Purity + identity
99.10%
HPLC-UV/VIS chromatographic purity against a reference standard.
Quantity
12.10 mg
Confirms the vial holds at least what the label says.
Heavy metals
Not detected
ICP-MS screen for arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.
Endotoxins + bioburden
Pass - <5.00 EU/mg
LAL endotoxin assay and USP 61 microbial count screening.