Melanotan 2 is a synthetic melanocortin peptide studied for activity across melanocortin receptor pathways. Research applications often examine pigmentation signaling, appetite-related effects, and broader melanocortin biology.
Research Use Only
Melanotan 2 — Melanocortin Peptide Research Format
A Melanotan 2 packaged as a plastic box containing 10 lyophilized 10mg vials.
10x Melanotan 2 lyophilized vials at 10mg • CAS 121062-08-6 • 1024.2 g/mol • Research-use-only box • 10-vial kit
Melanotan 2 Structure
Reference identifiers are batch-specific for coded materials and are documented on the lot COA/SDS rather than inferred or estimated.
Mechanism of Action
Melanotan 2 Overview
The Melanotan 2 is packaged as a plastic box containing 10 lyophilized Melanotan 2 vials for research use only. Melanotan 2 continues to be studied in melanocortin-related research involving pigmentation, appetite, and sexual-behavior signaling pathways. COA available for each batch, and Finnrick third-party testing is available on request.
Purity & Testing
Melanotan 2 is listed as 10x Melanotan 2 lyophilized vials at 10mg. Catalog identity: CAS 121062-08-6; formula C50H69N15O9; molecular weight 1024.2 g/mol. The lot COA for Melanotan 2 is available in your account. Finnrick Analytical performs HPLC purity analysis and mass spectrometry identity confirmation on that lot.
- Kit contents: 10x Melanotan 2 lyophilized vials at 10mg
- Catalog configurations: 10mg vials x 10
- CAS: 121062-08-6
- Formula: C50H69N15O9
- Molecular weight: 1024.2 g/mol
See the Melanotan 2 COA page.
Storage & Handling
Store the lyophilized powder at 2-8°C, protected from light. For in-vitro preparation, use an appropriate laboratory diluent.
Shipping
Ships worldwide from US, China, or Canada warehouses
Available for direct research purchase
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Published Research
These citations are already published on the matching peptide page and describe the compound, not a lot test.
Superpotent melanotropin [Nle4-D-Phe7]-alpha-MSH: its biological actions, design, and synthesis
Hruby VJ, Wilkes BC, Hadley ME, et al. — Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences (1993)
Describes the design and synthesis of superpotent melanocortin analogs including Melanotan II and their receptor binding profiles.
A melanocortin receptor agonist produces UV-independent tanning in human skin
Dorr RT, Lines R, Levine N, et al. — Journal of Investigative Dermatology (1996)
First human study demonstrating that Melanotan II induces melanogenesis and skin darkening independent of UV radiation exposure.
Melanocortin receptors: targets for novel drug development
Catania A, Gatti S, Colombo G, Lipton JM. — European Journal of Pharmacology (2004)
Reviews melanocortin receptor pharmacology including MT-II interactions with MC1R through MC5R subtypes and their therapeutic implications.
FAQ
What strength is included in the Melanotan 2 kit?
The Melanotan 2 research kit is a plastic box containing 10 lyophilized vials at 10mg each.
What is included in the Melanotan 2 kit?
The box contains 10 lyophilized Melanotan 2 vials at 10mg each. It does not imply the inclusion of bacteriostatic water, syringes, or swabs.
How should the kit be stored?
Store the lyophilized vials according to the label guidance for the product and keep the box protected from excessive heat, moisture, and light during storage.
Editorial Review
Updated March 2026. Reviewed against product catalog, quality, and fulfillment standards. This page is educational and not instructions for human use. See our editorial standards and quality process.
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