Non-selective MC agonist
MC1R / MC3R / MC4R / MC5R activity.
FOR RESEARCH PURPOSES ONLY — This compound is not FDA approved. All data presented is from peer-reviewed literature for educational reference.
Melanocortin Peptide
Melanotan II
- MT-II
- MT-2
- Melanotan 2
CAS: 121062-08-6
A cyclic peptide analog of α-MSH studied in research models of melanocortin-receptor activation and pigment biology.
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Cyclic stabilization
Lactam-bridged cyclic peptide — extended t½.
99%+ identity purity
HPLC + MS verified per batch. CoA included.
What Is Melanotan II?
Melanotan II is a cyclic seven-residue α-MSH analog acting as a non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonist (MC1R/MC3R/MC4R/MC5R). Preclinical research has examined its effects on melanogenesis, food intake regulation via MC4R, and erectile/sexual behavior pathways.
Technical specifications
Type
Cyclic heptapeptide α-MSH analog
Formula
C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉
Molecular weight
1024.18 g/mol
CAS number
121062-08-6
Appearance
White lyophilized powder
Identity purity
≥ 99% (HPLC + MS)
Peer-reviewed research
- PeptidesMelanocortin peptide therapeutics: historical milestones, clinical studies and commercialization
- Br J PharmacolMelanocortins and body weight regulation: glucocorticoids, Agouti-related protein and beyond
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IMPORTANT RESEARCH NOTICE
Not for human consumption. This product is sold exclusively for research and educational purposes. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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