MELANOTAN 2
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Product Information
Product Name: Melanotan 2 (MT-2) Catalog Number: MT2-xxx (e.g., MT2-10MG) CAS Number: 121062-08-6 Molecular Formula: C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉ Molecular Weight: 1024.18 Da Sequence: Synthetic cyclic heptapeptide (Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH₂) Quantity Options: 10 mg per vial (custom available) Form: Lyophilized powder Appearance: White to off-white powder Purity: ≥99% (HPLC) Grade: Research Grade
Intended Use: For Research Use Only (RUO). Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes. Strictly intended for laboratory and in-vitro research applications.
Product Description
Melanotan 2 is a synthetic cyclic peptide analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is studied for its strong binding affinity to melanocortin receptors (primarily MC1R and MC4R).
Research Applications
Melanocortin receptor pharmacology and signaling studies
Skin pigmentation and melanogenesis research
Appetite regulation and metabolic pathway investigations
Sexual function and erectile response models
Neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects in the CNS
Comparative studies with Melanotan 1
Storage and Handling
Short-term storage: 2–8°C
Long-term storage: -20°C (desiccated, protected from light)
Reconstitution: Use sterile bacteriostatic water or appropriate buffer per your protocol
Stability: Stable for 24+ months under recommended conditions when properly stored
Use standard laboratory PPE and aseptic techniques
Quality Control
Third-party HPLC purity and identity verification
Mass spectrometry confirmation
Certificate of Analysis (COA) provided with each batch
Batch-specific documentation available upon request
Safety and Regulatory Information
Disclaimer: This product is sold strictly for laboratory research purposes only. Aureum Research assumes no liability for any use outside of intended research applications.
Hazards: Handle as a potent bioactive research peptide. Refer to the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) for detailed information.
Shipping: Ships as a non-hazardous research chemical.
Warning: Keep out of reach of unauthorized personnel. Not for food, drug, cosmetic, or household use.