Skin & pigment

Melanotan 1

Melanocortin · 98.9% · HPLC · Batch G260815

Tracked EU shipping €9.95 — free on net goods ≥ €150. Ships after batch confirmation; verify the ID on the label when it arrives.

A melanocortin peptide studied for tanning with a milder profile than MT-2.

Stacks: Researched standalone.

PROVENANCE · SUPPLIER → BENCH

German supplier

Lot received · Frankfurt

2026-03-08

Batch intake

Logged & quarantined

2026-03-11

HPLC test

Purity confirmed

2026-04-08

Serialised

Unique QR per vial

2026-04-10

Released

QA sign-off complete

2026-04-13

Dispatch ready

Cold-chain where required

2026-04-14

Variant

€26.99

Formatlyophilised vial
Verify IDTV-2608-15K26-08V15

HPLC purity read-out

Hover or focus a peak to see what it is. Impurity peaks are enlarged for clarity.

036912retention time (min)signal (mAU)
98.9% purity (HPLC)largest single impurity 0.64% · spec ≤ 1.0%total impurities 1.1%

Storage & handling

  • Store lyophilised vials refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protected from light and moisture.
  • Do not freeze lyophilised material unless the batch record states otherwise.
  • Keep vials upright in the original carton until reconstitution.
Reconstituted
  • After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water, refrigerate at 2–8 °C.
  • Typical research use window: within 28 days when using BAC water (batch-dependent).
  • Discard if the solution becomes cloudy, discoloured, or particulate.
Handling
  • Use aseptic technique; wipe the stopper with an alcohol swab before each draw.
  • Do not shake vigorously — swirl gently to dissolve.
  • For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.

Evidence dossier

Melanotan 1 — analytical notes

Cited literature and method notes for laboratory researchers. Not therapeutic claims — read the primary sources.

Analytical method

  • Identity confirmed by mass spectrometry against the target sequence.
  • Purity reported by HPLC with method retained in the batch record.
  • Endotoxin and water content disclosed on the Certificate of Analysis.

Storage & stability

  • Store lyophilised vials refrigerated at 2–8 °C, protected from light and moisture.
  • Do not freeze lyophilised material unless the batch record states otherwise.
  • Use aseptic technique; wipe the stopper with an alcohol swab before each draw.

Known impurities / release gates

Related-peptide and process impurities are screened on HPLC; out-of-spec batches are quarantined.

Reference literature

  • Melanotan I vs II educational pharmacologyMelanocortin reviews · 2013

Related compounds · Melanocortin

Frequently asked

Is Melanotan 1 available in Ireland and the EU?

Yes — Melanotan 1 ships tracked from EU-held stock to Ireland and across the EU, with no non-EU customs step. For laboratory research use only; not for human or veterinary use.

How do I verify a Melanotan 1 batch?

Every TARA vial carries a unique verification ID. Enter it at tararesearch.ie/verify to see the batch's Certificate of Analysis, HPLC purity result, and release status — no account needed. The current catalogue batch is G260815.

What purity is Melanotan 1?

Batch G260815 tested at 98.9% by HPLC. The full report, including the chromatogram, is public in the batch's Certificate of Analysis.

How is Melanotan 1 supplied and stored?

Supplied as lyophilised vial. Store lyophilised material cool, dry, and away from light; see the storage and handling guidance on this page for details.