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Melanotan II
10 mg
99.2% PurityFor Research Use Only
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Melanocortin

Melanotan II

MT-II Melanocortin Agonist

(341 reviews)
99.2% Purity
$69.99per 10 mg · lyophilized

Melanotan II is a cyclic, lactamized analogue of alpha-MSH developed as a broad-spectrum melanocortin receptor agonist displaying high potency at MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R subtypes. Preclinical research has characterized its role in melanogenesis signaling, neuroendocrine regulation, and central pathway pharmacology. For research use only — not for human consumption.

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Chemical Information
Molecular FormulaC₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉
Molecular Weight1024.18 g/mol
CAS Number121062-08-6
FormLyophilized Powder
Storage-20°C, dry & dark
Purity (HPLC)≥ 99.2%
Amino Acid SequenceAc-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-OH
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Third-Party Tested. Every Lot.

Every batch of Melanotan II undergoes independent HPLC and mass spectrometry analysis through an accredited third-party laboratory before it is released for sale. No exceptions. No internal-only certificates.

RP-HPLC Analysis

Every lot measured by reverse-phase HPLC. Melanotan II consistently achieves 99.2%+ purity across batches.

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Electrospray ionization mass spectrometry confirms exact molecular weight and rules out structural isomers or impurities.

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Research Context

Theoretical Research Analysis

All research information below reflects published preclinical literature only. This product is not for human use, consumption, or clinical application of any kind.

Broad-spectrum melanocortin receptor activation
Pigmentation and melanogenesis signaling
MC4R-mediated central pathway studies

MT-II serves as a key reference compound in studies characterizing the melanocortin receptor family, ideal as a positive control for pan-MC receptor activation.

Sequence Information

Amino acid sequence:

Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-OH

Molecular Formula

C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉

Molecular Weight

1024.18 g/mol

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