Melanotan II (10mg)
Multi-Action Melanocortin Peptide
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Melanotan II is listed for melanocortin laboratory research. Catalog vial contents are 10mg; select the required strength before ordering. This material is supplied for Research Use Only, not as a medicine or a product for human or veterinary use.
Research Applications & Benefits
- Broad MC receptor activation
- Potent pigmentation
- Appetite suppression effects
What is Melanotan II?
Broad melanocortin receptor activity including pigmentation and appetite suppression.
Listed vial contents: 10mg. These are supplied quantities, not administration doses. Current pricing and availability are shown in the strength selector.
What mechanisms are being studied?
Melanotan II is a 7-amino acid cyclic α-MSH analog that non-selectively activates MC1R through MC5R melanocortin receptors. This broad receptor activity produces multiple effects: MC1R (pigmentation), MC3R/MC4R (sexual arousal, appetite suppression), and MC5R (exocrine gland function). It is the parent compound from which PT-141 was derived.
What are the research questions?
- Tanning / pigmentation: Potent eumelanin stimulator, providing rapid and significant skin darkening.
- Sexual function: MC4R activation produces significant sexual arousal effects in both sexes.
- Appetite suppression: MC4R activation in the hypothalamus reduces appetite and food intake.
- Photoprotection: Increased melanin provides natural UV protection.
What does the published work describe?
Dorr RT et al. (Life Sciences 1996) — Genuine eumelanin production confirmed with measurable UV protection. Sexual function effects well-documented in clinical studies. Appetite suppression confirmed through MC4R activation studies.
What are the limits of this evidence?
The research described concerns the cited experimental materials and models, not proof that this supplied vial is a treatment. Cell or animal findings do not establish human benefits. Clinical findings, where cited, apply to the tested formulation and population; they do not validate this research product for human use.
Study references
- Dorr RT et al. Life Sciences 1996
These are the catalog's existing bibliographic references. No new source verification is implied by this presentation.
How should I check lot documentation?
Match the product, strength and lot to an original analysis document. Literature describes experimental findings; it does not verify the contents of this inventory. A report is evidence only for the product, strength and lot it names.
How is Melanotan II handled in the lab?
For Melanotan II, record the product code MT2, selected strength and lot before opening. Follow the material-specific safety data sheet and laboratory SOP, with appropriate gloves, eye protection and containment. For a documented dry preparation, let the sealed vial equilibrate before opening to reduce condensation; minimize time open and use clean, compatible vessels.
Choose a solvent for Melanotan II from the documented sequence or chemical identity, salt form and assay requirements. Test a small portion first and record pH, solvent composition and clarity. Do not assume one diluent works for every research material; include a solvent-only control and establish compatibility before using the stock in an assay.
For Melanotan II, calculate mass concentration as measured material mass divided by final solution volume. Calculate molarity only with a documented molecular weight for the supplied chemical form; the catalog lists 1024.18 g/mol as a reference, not lot confirmation. Where available, use matched-lot net content rather than treating chromatographic purity as a mass correction. Record both stock concentration and subsequent dilution factors.
Use the documented storage conditions for the supplied Melanotan II form and lot. For a documented lyophilized preparation, keep the vial sealed and protected from moisture; for solutions, validate temperature, light exposure and holding time in the assay. Use compatible single-use aliquots when appropriate to reduce repeated freeze-thaw. No universal temperature or 28-day solution shelf life is established by the catalog name.
A Melanotan II laboratory protocol should record identity, product code MT2, strength, lot, applicable analysis results, solvent and pH, stock concentration, dilution sequence, vessel type, storage history and assay endpoints. Include vehicle and reference controls, independent replicates and predefined acceptance criteria. Separate handling validation from biological interpretation; these notes do not provide administration or dosing instructions.
Research Use Only. Not for human consumption, therapeutic, veterinary or any in-vivo use.
Product Specifications
- Compound
- Melanotan II
- CAS Number
- 121062-08-6
- Molecular Weight
- 1024.18 g/mol
- HPLC Purity Specification
- ≥99%
- Category
- Melanocortin
- Starting Price
- $39.00 USD
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Shipping
- Cold-chain insulated packaging, fast domestic delivery
- Payment
- Card, ACH, and cryptocurrency (10% discount)
Quality & Verification
Melanotan II has a catalog purity specification of ≥99%; this is not a measured result for every vial. Match the product, exact strength, batch and lot to its analysis record and read only the reported fields. HPLC peak-area purity, measured content and endotoxin are separate measurements. A blank field means no result is reported, not zero or passed. A purity percentage alone does not establish identity, sterility or suitability for human use.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Melanotan II?
Melanotan II is listed for melanocortin laboratory research. Catalog vial contents are 10mg; select the required strength before ordering. This material is supplied for Research Use Only, not as a medicine or a product for human or veterinary use.
What strengths of Melanotan II are available?
The catalog lists 10mg. These labels describe vial contents, not administration doses. Select the required strength for current pricing and availability; match analysis records to that exact strength and lot.
How should I interpret Melanotan II purity results?
Melanotan II has a catalog purity specification of ≥99%; this is not a measured result for every vial. Match the product, exact strength, batch and lot to its analysis record and read only the reported fields. HPLC peak-area purity, measured content and endotoxin are separate measurements. A blank field means no result is reported, not zero or passed. A purity percentage alone does not establish identity, sterility or suitability for human use.
How should Melanotan II be handled in the laboratory?
For Melanotan II, record the product code MT2, selected strength and lot before opening. Follow the material-specific safety data sheet and laboratory SOP, with appropriate gloves, eye protection and containment. For a documented dry preparation, let the sealed vial equilibrate before opening to reduce condensation; minimize time open and use clean, compatible vessels.
How do I choose a laboratory solvent for Melanotan II?
Choose a solvent for Melanotan II from the documented sequence or chemical identity, salt form and assay requirements. Test a small portion first and record pH, solvent composition and clarity. Do not assume one diluent works for every research material; include a solvent-only control and establish compatibility before using the stock in an assay.
How do I calculate a Melanotan II stock concentration?
For Melanotan II, calculate mass concentration as measured material mass divided by final solution volume. Calculate molarity only with a documented molecular weight for the supplied chemical form; the catalog lists 1024.18 g/mol as a reference, not lot confirmation. Where available, use matched-lot net content rather than treating chromatographic purity as a mass correction. Record both stock concentration and subsequent dilution factors.
How should Melanotan II be stored after preparation?
Use the documented storage conditions for the supplied Melanotan II form and lot. For a documented lyophilized preparation, keep the vial sealed and protected from moisture; for solutions, validate temperature, light exposure and holding time in the assay. Use compatible single-use aliquots when appropriate to reduce repeated freeze-thaw. No universal temperature or 28-day solution shelf life is established by the catalog name.
What should a Melanotan II lab protocol document?
A Melanotan II laboratory protocol should record identity, product code MT2, strength, lot, applicable analysis results, solvent and pH, stock concentration, dilution sequence, vessel type, storage history and assay endpoints. Include vehicle and reference controls, independent replicates and predefined acceptance criteria. Separate handling validation from biological interpretation; these notes do not provide administration or dosing instructions.
Does Fmoc or Boc synthesis explain this Melanotan II product?
Fmoc and Boc are peptide protecting-group strategies, not proof of how this Melanotan II lot was made. For sequence-defined peptides, synthesis review can examine deletion products, incomplete deprotection and modifications using the method and matching analytical evidence. A single chromatographic peak does not by itself establish sequence.
Is Melanotan II for human use?
No. Melanotan II is strictly Research Use Only. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis or treatment. Laboratory handling guidance is not an administration protocol.
Research Use Only. This product is intended for licensed laboratory research and is not for human or veterinary use.
