lyophilisation is one of those subjects where the details matter more than the headlines. This page pulls together the background, the mechanisms, and the practical points readers ask about most.
Updated 2026-02-03. Numbers and descriptions here follow the published literature rather than marketing material.
PT-141 is the original development code for bremelanotide, a synthetic peptide first studied as a potential tanning and sexual-response agent in the 1990s. Researchers at a small American biotechnology firm designed it as a shortened analogue of melanotan II, which itself came from work on alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone. Early screening focused on pigmentation, but behavioural observations in animal models redirected attention toward sexual motivation. That shift made PT-141 one of the first melanocortin compounds investigated specifically for effects on desire rather than on skin colour.
Clinical development proceeded through two routes of administration. An intranasal formulation advanced first, but variable absorption and tolerability problems led to a switch to subcutaneous injection. The United States Food and Drug Administration approved the subcutaneous product in 2019 for hypoactive sexual desire disorder in premenopausal women. Marketing rights subsequently changed hands, and commercial availability has fluctuated since approval. Use in men, in postmenopausal women, and in combination with other agents remains outside the approved label.
Outside the approved product, bremelanotide circulates as a research chemical sold by peptide vendors, often labelled PT-141. Such material is not manufactured under pharmaceutical quality standards, and independent testing has repeatedly found content that differs from the label. Analytical certificates supplied with a purchase are not strong evidence of purity because they are usually generated by the seller. Online discussion tends to blur the distinction between the approved drug and unregulated powder, which complicates interpretation of reported experiences.
Identity and purity are usually established with reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography combined with mass spectrometry. A gradient of water and acetonitrile containing trifluoroacetic acid is a common mobile phase, and ultraviolet detection near 214 nanometres responds to the peptide backbone. Mass spectrometry confirms the expected molecular mass and helps reveal truncation or oxidation products. Purity is reported as a peak-area percentage, a figure that depends on the wavelength and gradient used, so values from different laboratories are not always directly comparable. Peptide mapping and amino acid analysis provide additional confirmation when required.
Regulatory status varies by jurisdiction, where approved prescription products, compounded preparations and research-grade material are treated as distinct categories with different documentation requirements. Suppliers of research material commonly issue a certificate of analysis listing purity, identity and sometimes endotoxin content. Independent verification by a third-party laboratory is often recommended because self-reported figures are difficult to check. Literature discussions usually state the source, purity and storage conditions of the material used, since these details affect reproducibility. Analysts note that a reported purity figure does not by itself describe biological activity.
Lyophilised peptide is generally held below minus twenty degrees Celsius, protected from light and moisture, because hydrolysis and oxidation accumulate faster at ambient temperature. Once reconstituted, solutions are typically kept between two and eight degrees Celsius and used within a short window defined by the supplier. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles are avoided since they promote aggregation and loss of soluble material. Container material matters as well, because peptides adsorb to certain plastics and glass surfaces at low concentration. Stability figures supplied by a vendor apply only to the specific lot and buffer that were tested.
| Property | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C50H68N14O10 | Free base; the drug product is formulated as an acetate salt |
| Molar mass | About 1025 g/mol | Calculated for the free base |
| Appearance | White to off-white lyophilized powder | Typical form of research-grade material |
| CAS Registry Number | 189691-06-3 | Common listing for the free base |
| Typical storage | -20 °C, desiccated, protected from light | Repeated freeze-thaw cycles are best avoided |
Across literature and commercial listings, the substance appears under several names, including bremelanotide, PT-141, and various brand designations. A CAS registry number provides a unique identifier for the compound, aiding retrieval from chemical databases. Synonym lists may also contain early development codes and descriptive chemical names. When consulting sources, researchers need to confirm that the cited names refer to the same molecular structure to avoid confusion. Naming consistency matters especially when comparing analytical data across publications.
PT-141 is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide whose development code is bremelanotide. It belongs to the class of melanocortin receptor agonists and acts by mimicking endogenous peptide hormones. The compound originated from research on melanotan II, where investigators exploring derivatives found distinct pharmacological features. Unlike the parent compound, PT-141 showed effects on pathways related to sexual desire and function in early studies, prompting its development as a separate candidate. Its molecular design aimed to separate receptor activity from pigmentary effects.
The molecular backbone consists of seven amino acid residues joined into a ring through a disulfide bridge. This cyclic conformation is critical for receptor binding. The sequence includes an acetylated N-terminus and an amidated C-terminus, modifications that improve resistance to enzymatic breakdown. One residue is in the D-configuration, a feature that further stabilizes the peptide against protease activity. Together, the ring structure and specific stereochemistry determine selectivity among melanocortin receptor subtypes.
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PT-141 is a research code for bremelanotide, a cyclic peptide that activates melanocortin receptors. It was developed for sexual dysfunction and later approved under a brand name as a subcutaneous injection. The same code is widely used by suppliers selling non-pharmaceutical material.
Both are synthetic melanocortin agonists and share a similar peptide backbone, but they are distinct molecules with different receptor profiles. Melanotan II was never approved as a medicine, whereas bremelanotide was. Findings about one compound should not be transferred to the other without direct evidence.
It is typically distributed as a lyophilized powder in sealed vials, sometimes with a separate solvent. Purity statements usually originate from the supplier rather than an independent laboratory. Storage recommendations vary between vendors, which makes comparison across sources difficult.
Purity is normally expressed as a percentage of total peak area from a chromatographic run. The value depends on the column, gradient and detection wavelength chosen. Results generated under different conditions are therefore not always interchangeable.