Melanotan I vs SNAP-8
Melanotan I and SNAP-8 are both studied in skin research, but they are different classes of compound with different reported research applications.
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Last updated August 25, 2026
How do Melanotan I and SNAP-8 differ?
Melanotan I (Synthetic linear tridecapeptide) is catalogued under skin & glow research; SNAP-8 (Synthetic acetylated octapeptide) is catalogued under skin & glow research. Verve lists 5 reported research applications for Melanotan I and 5 for SNAP-8. Both are made in the United States, screened by HPLC to a 99%+ purity standard, and shipped with a batch-level certificate of analysis.
| field | Melanotan I | SNAP-8 |
|---|---|---|
| compound class | Synthetic linear tridecapeptide | Synthetic acetylated octapeptide |
| research area | skin & glow | skin & glow |
| reported research applications | 5 listed | 5 listed |
| supplied as | single compound | single compound |
| catalog sizes | 10mg | 10mg |
| purity standard | 99%+ by HPLC | 99%+ by HPLC |
| manufactured | United States | United States |
| batch COA | published per lot | published per lot |
| endotoxin-tested option | not offered | not offered |
| co-formulated together in | not co-formulated | not co-formulated |
| price from | $64.99 | $50.49 |
| availability | in stock | out of stock |
Prices and stock read live from the catalog. Both compounds are supplied strictly as reference materials for in-vitro laboratory research.
What is Melanotan I and what is SNAP-8?
Melanotan I is classified as Synthetic linear tridecapeptide; SNAP-8 as Synthetic acetylated octapeptide. Both profiles below cover scientific identity only — what the molecule is and which laboratory models it appears in. Verve supplies both strictly as in-vitro reference materials, and neither profile describes human or veterinary use.
Melanotan I
Synthetic linear tridecapeptide
Melanotan I, also known as afamelanotide, is a synthetic linear tridecapeptide and a structural analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), the endogenous ligand of the melanocortin receptor family. Substitutions to the native alpha-MSH sequence give the analog greater resistance to enzymatic degradation, which is why it is frequently selected as a stable reference ligand in melanocortin-pathway research.
full Melanotan I profile →SNAP-8
Synthetic acetylated octapeptide
SNAP-8 is a synthetic acetylated octapeptide, an elongated analog of acetyl hexapeptide-3 (Argireline) extended by two additional residues. Its sequence is modeled on the N-terminal region of SNAP-25, one of the proteins that assembles the SNARE complex, which makes it a convenient synthetic tool for studying that assembly in vitro.
full SNAP-8 profile →Which research models is each compound studied in?
Melanotan I and SNAP-8 both sit inside skin & glow research, so their listed models share framing while differing in specifics. The table lists 5 reported research applications for Melanotan I and 5 for SNAP-8. Rows are per compound, not equivalences.
| Melanotan I — reported research applications | SNAP-8 — reported research applications |
|---|---|
| Melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R) binding and selectivity research | SNARE-complex assembly research |
| Melanogenesis research in cultured melanocyte models | Neurotransmitter-vesicle docking and fusion research models |
| cAMP second-messenger signaling research | SNAP-25 competitive-peptide studies |
| Comparative alpha-MSH analog and receptor-agonist studies | Dermal cell-culture and fibroblast research models |
| Peptide-stability and enzymatic-degradation research | Comparative octapeptide and hexapeptide analog research |
Research contexts only. Both compounds are supplied for laboratory research use only, and no entry above describes an effect in humans or animals.
What sizes and prices does verve list for Melanotan I and SNAP-8?
Melanotan I is listed from $64.99 and SNAP-8 from $50.49. The table below is every catalog size verve currently lists for the two compounds, at single-vial prices before the automatic multi-compound discount. Sizes describe the vial format supplied to the laboratory, nothing more.
| compound | size listed | price | availability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanotan I | 10mg | $64.99 | in stock |
| SNAP-8 | 10mg | $50.49 | out of stock |
Any 2 different compounds take 20% off, any 3 take 30% — applied automatically in the cart, no code. Orders placed Monday–Friday ship by 2pm CT, free over $100.
shop the compounds →Frequently asked questions about Melanotan I and SNAP-8
What is Melanotan I?
Melanotan I (afamelanotide) is a synthetic tridecapeptide analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is Melanotan I studied for in research?
It is used as a reference MC1R agonist in melanocortin receptor-binding, cAMP signaling, and melanogenesis research models in cultured cells. Verve makes no claims about use in humans or animals.
What is SNAP-8?
SNAP-8 is a synthetic acetylated octapeptide, an elongated analog of acetyl hexapeptide-3 (Argireline), based on a sequence from the SNAP-25 protein. Verve supplies it as a research compound for laboratory use only.
What is SNAP-8 studied for in research?
It is used as a peptide model in SNARE-complex and neurotransmitter-vesicle research, and as a reference compound in dermal cell-culture studies. It is not for human or veterinary use.
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