Melanotan II
Synthetic melanocortin analog studied for its effects on melanogenesis (skin pigmentation) and appetite pathways.
Research Areas
Scientific Background
Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It is a non-selective agonist of melanocortin receptors, notably MC1R (driving melanin synthesis / skin pigmentation) and MC4R (influencing appetite and sexual function pathways).
Purity & Provenance
Why quality matters for research validity
Melanotan II is a cyclic heptapeptide. Verify HPLC ≥98% purity and mass spec confirmation.
Areas of Investigation
Laboratory Information
Technical specifications for research settings
This compound is intended for qualified scientific research only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic or therapeutic applications. Researchers must comply with all applicable regulations in their jurisdiction.
Store lyophilized at -20°C. Protect from light.
Lyophilized powder
>98% by HPLC
Soluble in bacteriostatic water
For in vitro melanocortin research applications.
Deepen Your Research
Published literature and clinical trial registries
Published Literature
Early research by Dorr et al. and Hadley explored Melanotan II's stimulation of melanogenesis via MC1R. Additional studies examined melanocortin receptor pharmacology and the peptide's broad receptor activity across the melanocortin system.
Regulatory Classification
Melanotan II is a research compound not approved by the FDA. Available for qualified research purposes only.
Important Research Notice
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