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Melanotan 2

Melanotan 2 is a synthetic cyclic analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), studied as a non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonist in pigmentation research. Supplied lyophilised for laboratory research use only.

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That’s normal. The peptide is supplied lyophilised (freeze-dried) — often a thin film or a few milligrams at the base of the vial, easy to mistake for empty. It’s all there; reconstitute with bacteriostatic water before use.
Research handling note
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water and store the lyophilised vial at −20 °C until use; once reconstituted, refrigerate and use within the documented window. For laboratory research purposes only — not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use. Need to work out your dilution? Use the reconstitution calculator →
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Melanotan 2 — research profile

For research purposes only — not for human consumption

Melanotan 2 (MT-II) is a synthetic, cyclic analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). As a non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonist, it is studied primarily for its effects on melanogenesis — the production of the pigment melanin.

Because it activates several melanocortin-receptor subtypes (notably MC1R and MC4R), research models also examine downstream effects on appetite and other melanocortin-mediated pathways.

How it’s studied

  • MC1R activation: melanin synthesis and pigmentation responses.
  • MC4R activation: appetite and energy-balance pathways.
  • Melanocortin signalling: broad receptor-subtype pharmacology.

Areas under investigation

AreaReported research focus
PigmentationMelanogenesis via MC1R in pigment research.
Appetite signallingMC4R-mediated energy-balance pathways.
Receptor pharmacologyNon-selective melanocortin-subtype activity.

References

  1. Dorr RT, et al. Evaluation of melanotan-II, a superpotent cyclic melanotropic peptide in a pilot phase-I clinical study. Life Sci. 1996;58(20):1777–1784.

Specifications

SpecificationDetail
ProductMelanotan 2
FormatLyophilised vial
Fill10 mg per vial
Molecular formulaC50H69N15O9
PuritySpecified to a 99%+ purity target — per-batch documentation will be published once independent lab testing completes
Price€50.00
AvailabilityIn stock — dispatched from Ireland within 1–2 working days, tracked
Supplied forLaboratory research use only — not for human consumption, diagnostic or therapeutic use

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Verifiability

Batch Testing & COA

Every production batch is sent for independent, third-party analysis at Janoshik Analytical. When results return, the full Certificate of Analysis for the exact batch you receive is published here and in our COA library, carrying its SHA-256 checksum and the lot number printed on your vial, so you can confirm the document is genuine and untampered. We publish every certificate, including any that fail.

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