Melanotan 2 10 mg research-grade lyophilized peptide powder in a glass vial. Also known as MT-II, this compound is a synthetic cyclic peptide analog of the endogenous peptide hormone alpha-Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (α-MSH).
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RESEARCH GRADE
Melanotan 2 10 mg Lyophilized Powder
Form
Lyophilized peptide powder
Content
10 mg Melanotan 2 per vial
Packaging
Glass vial with sterile closure
Storage
Store lyophilized at 2–8 °C (desiccated, protect from light)
Molecular formula
$C_{50}H_{69}N_{15}O_9$
Molecular weight
~1024.2 g·mol⁻¹
Sequence (Cyclic)
Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2
What is Melanotan 2?
Melanotan 2 (MT-II) is a synthetic analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is a non-selective agonist of the melanocortin receptors (MC1, MC3, MC4, and MC5). Its activation of the MC1 receptor is linked to melanogenesis (skin pigmentation), while its activity at other receptors is explored in various other research models.
In laboratory studies, Melanotan 2 is associated with research into:
- melanocortin receptor agonism (MC1, MC3, MC4, MC5)
- melanogenesis and pigmentation models
- sexual arousal and erectile function
- appetite suppression and feeding behavior
- neuroprotective pathways
