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Melanotan I

Also known as: melanotan 1, melanotan-1, afamelanotide, mt-1, mt1, MT-I, Scenesse

Hormonal & Reproductive

Melanotan I (afamelanotide) is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone and a melanocortin-1 receptor agonist.

Caliber Peptide Index tracks Melanotan I across 18 research-peptide vendors, with the lowest listed price at $2.90/mg (10mg) at Novagloresearch as of 2026-06-03. Prices below are normalized to dollars per milligram so different vial sizes can be compared on an equal basis. Melanotan I is sold by third-party vendors for research use only.

Research Applications

Studied in research on melanocortin-receptor signaling and pigmentation biology.

Safety Considerations

Although afamelanotide is an approved medicine in some markets, the material tracked here is sold as a research-grade chemical, not the approved medicine, and is not for human use.

Sources

  1. Reference (Wikipedia)
For research use only. Information on this page summarizes publicly available research literature. It is not medical advice, not a substitute for consultation with a qualified clinician, and not a recommendation for human consumption. Products listed below are sold by third-party vendors for research purposes.

Available From 18 Vendors — Sorted by $/mg

Prices refreshed 2026-06-03

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Frequently asked

How many vendors sell Melanotan I?
Caliber Peptide Index currently tracks 18 research peptide vendors listing Melanotan I.
What is the lowest tracked price for Melanotan I?
The lowest tracked price for Melanotan I is $2.90/mg (10mg) at Novagloresearch. Prices are sorted by dollars per milligram so different vial sizes can be compared on an equal basis.
How often are Melanotan I prices updated?
Vendor prices are refreshed by our automated scraper (most recent update: 2026-06-03). Always confirm the current price on the vendor's site before purchase.
Disclosure

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Products listed for research purposes only — not for human consumption. Wiki content is summarized from publicly available research literature and is not medical advice.