Compound Q&A
What are the main uses of Afamelanotide (CAS: 75921-69-6)?
Answer
Afamelanotide (CAS: 75921-69-6) is primarily used in dermatology to manage skin sensitivity to sunlight, particularly in patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria. It also has applications in research related to skin pigmentation, hormonal regulation, and photoprotection. Its role in pharmaceutical development includes potential treatments for hyperpigmentation and sun-related skin disorders.
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
