Melanotan II
Research Compound · 1 vial x 10mg
$31
| Pack size | 1 vial x 10mg |
| Also known as | MT-II |
| Compound type | Cyclic heptapeptide; non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist |
| Sequence | Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2 |
| Molecular formula | C50H69N15O9 |
| Molecular weight | 1024.2 g/mol |
| CAS number | 121062-08-6 |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Purity | 99% Pure |
| Storage | Store lyophilized powder at -20°C. Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2-8°C and use within the timeframe indicated by your lab protocol. |
| Intended use | Laboratory research only |
This product is sold exclusively for laboratory research use by qualified professionals and institutions. It is not a drug, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement, and is not approved for use in humans or animals. Handling must be performed only by trained personnel in a controlled research setting.
Research overview
Melanotan II is a synthetic, cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone developed at the University of Arizona in the 1980s. It is a non-selective agonist of the MC1, MC3, MC4, and MC5 melanocortin receptors. It is not approved for human use; unregulated products are not legal to sell for human use in any jurisdiction, and health agencies in several countries have issued warnings since 2007.
Research areas
- Melanocortin receptor pharmacology
- Melanogenesis
- Central melanocortin signaling
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Handling and storage
Store lyophilized powder at -20°C. Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2-8°C and use within the timeframe indicated by your lab protocol.