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Melanotan-1 Quality Real vs Fake: Comparison
The table below contrasts authentication markers, documentation standards, and testing results between legitimate research-grade Melanotan-1 and counterfeit products. HPLC Purity ≥98% single peak; batch-specific chromatogram provided Multiple impurity peaks or
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- The table below contrasts authentication markers, documentation standards, and testing results between legitimate research-grade Melanotan-1 and counterfeit products.
- HPLC Purity
- ≥98% single peak; batch-specific chromatogram provided
- Multiple impurity peaks or no peptide signal; generic or fabricated chromatogram
- HPLC is the definitive verification. Counterfeit cannot fake chromatogram data
- Mass Spectrometry
- Molecular weight 1646.9 Da ±0.5 Da; MS/MS confirms amino acid sequence
- Shifted mass, fragmented peaks, or no signal; sequence does not match Melanotan-1
- MS confirms molecular identity. Impossible to counterfeit
- Certificate of Analysis
- Independent accredited lab; lot-specific; includes HPLC, MS, endotoxin, sterility
- No COA, generic PDF, or fabricated document from non-existent lab
- Authentic COA from named accredited lab is non-negotiable
- Vial Presentation
- Pharmaceutical-grade borosilicate glass; crimp seal; laser-etched lot number
- Low-grade glass; loose cap; printed or missing lot number
- Visual cues are secondary but still informative
- Reconstitution Behavior
- Dissolves completely in <60 seconds; clear, colorless, no particulates
- Cloudiness, particulates, incomplete dissolution, or discoloration
- Visible contamination confirms degradation or impurity
- Supplier Transparency
- FDA-registered facility or GMP certification; physical address; accessible customer service
- No verifiable facility; PO box or missing address; unresponsive support
- Legitimate operations provide verifiable credentials
- Batch Traceability
- Unique lot number links to synthesis date, raw materials, testing; publicly verifiable
- Fabricated or reused lot numbers with no manufacturing records
- Traceability prevents relabeling and ensures accountability
- Price Point
- $40–$80 per 10mg vial from legitimate suppliers
- <$20 per vial from unregulated sources
- Extreme underpricing signals compromised quality