Melanotan 2

Melanotan II · MT-2 · MT-II

Research Use Only Cyclic lactam heptapeptide; synthetic α-MSH analog In stock — Denver

Chemical & Physical Data

Classification	Cyclic lactam heptapeptide; synthetic α-MSH analog
Amino acid sequence	`Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2`
Short notation	`Ac-Nle-c[Asp-His-DPhe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2`
Molecular formula	C50H69N15O9
Molecular weight	1024.18 g/mol
CAS number	121062-08-6
Solubility	Soluble in water and bacteriostatic water.
Reported half-life	Cyclization confers markedly greater metabolic stability than linear α-MSH.

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Background

Developed at the University of Arizona as a cyclic, metabolically stabilized analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone with non-selective melanocortin receptor activity.

Reported Areas of In-Vitro Research

The following describes contexts in which this compound appears in published laboratory literature. Nothing here is a claim of efficacy, safety, or suitability for any use in humans or animals.

Melanocortin receptor (MC1R–MC5R) binding and selectivity assays
Melanogenesis and melanocyte culture studies
Receptor pharmacology and structure–activity relationship research
Comparative studies against linear α-MSH analogs

Storage & Handling

Lyophilized powder	Store lyophilized powder at -20 °C, sealed and protected from light. This compound is light- and oxidation-sensitive.
After reconstitution	Store at 2–8 °C in light-protective packaging; use within approximately 4 weeks. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Shipping	Ships at ambient temperature in light-protective packaging.

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Available Sizes

Vial	1 vial (US)	3 vials (Intl)	Case of 5	Case of 10	Stock
10mg	—	$150	$185	$230	International

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Published Literature

Melanotan 2 literature index (PubMed)

Research use only. All products are supplied for in-vitro laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. Not a drug, food, or cosmetic, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Reference values on this page are compiled from publicly available scientific literature for identification purposes and are not a certificate of analysis for any particular batch.