Compound Q&A
What is Afamelanotide (CAS: 75921-69-6)?
Answer
Afamelanotide (CAS: 75921-69-6) is a synthetic analog of the melanocyte-stimulating hormone, specifically alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH). It is a peptide with the chemical formula C50H66N12O12S2 and is known for its melanin-producing properties. Afamelanotide is used in medical applications to regulate skin pigmentation and has been studied for its potential in treating conditions like erythropoietic protoporphyria.
About
CAS No
75921-69-6
English Name
Afamelanotide
Molecular Formula
C78H111N21O19
Molecular Weight
1646.85 g/mol
EINECS
211-519-9
SMILES
CCCC[C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC([C@@H](NC(C)=O)CO)=O)CC1=CC=C(O)C=C1)=O)CO)=O)C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@@H](C(N[C@H](C(N[C@H](C(NCC(N[C@H](C(N2CCC[C@H]2C(N[C@H](C(N)=O)C(C)C)=O)=O)CCCCN)=O)=O)CC3=CNC4=CC=CC=C34)=O)CCCNC(N)=N)=O)CC5=CC=CC=C5)=O)CC6=CN=CN6)=O)CCC(O)=O)=O.O=C(O)C(F)(F)F
InChIKey
UAHFGYDRQSXQEB-LEBBXHLNSA-N
Last Updated: 2025-08-29 08:30
