A clear Melanotan II research vial on a coloured plaster ledge, with botanicals beside it

About this compound

Melanotan II is a cyclic heptapeptide analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, closed by a lactam bridge between the aspartate and lysine side chains.

Studied in

  • Melanocortin receptors
  • Melanogenesis
  • Pigmentation research

Compound identity

CompoundMelanotan II
CAS number121062-08-6
Molecular formulaC50H69N15O9
Molecular weight1,024.18 Da

Specifications

  • Purity method: HPLC
  • Appearance: Lyophilized powder
  • Solubility: Reconstitute per protocol; see Supplies for diluents.
  • We don't publish a purity percentage here — that figure is only meaningful tied to the lot you actually receive, so it lives on the lot certificate.

Specialty

Melanotan II

A melanocortin receptor activator, studied in pigment research.

What the research targets

Studied in melanocortin-receptor signalling and in how skin cells make pigment.

Research use only

Supplied to qualified professionals and institutions for laboratory research. Not a drug, supplement or cosmetic, and not for human or veterinary use. We publish no dosing or administration guidance of any kind.

Supply formats

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Single unit

One unit.

  • 10 mgVial

    PS-7423137-10-MG

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Case — 10-pack

10 of the same size, at the 10-pack price.

  • Case · 10 × 10 mg

    10-pack price — 10 × one unit, per vial.

    PS-7423137-C10-10-MG

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From the research library

All articles

Cited summaries of the published work behind Melanotan II — what was studied, in which model, and what was measured.