Identity & classification
Melanotan-II is a synthetic cyclic seven-amino-acid peptide (a heptapeptide) analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that acts as a non-selective agonist at melanocortin receptors. Molecular formula C50H69N15O9; molecular weight approximately 1024 g/mol.
Research context
Melanotan-II is used as a reference melanocortin-receptor agonist in in-vitro and preclinical pigmentation research.
Forms & handling
Supplied lyophilized for laboratory research use only. Store at -20 °C protected from light; reconstitute with bacteriostatic water for laboratory use and hold reconstituted material at 2–8 °C.
IDENTITY
TECHNICAL DATA- CAS NUMBER
- 121062-08-6
- MOLECULAR FORMULA
- C50H69N15O9
- MOLECULAR WEIGHT
- 1024.18 g/mol
- SEQUENCE
- Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2
- CLASS
- Melanocortin receptor agonist (cyclic heptapeptide)
- PURITY TARGET
- ≥ 99% by HPLC
- PRESENTATION
- 10 MG · LYOPHILIZED
- ALSO KNOWN AS
- MT-II, MT-2
Material supplied by Peptide Wholesalers is for laboratory research use only. It is not a drug, supplement, cosmetic, or article intended for human or veterinary use.
WHOLESALE THIS COMPOUNDMelanotan-II is stocked for wholesale supply — tested by HPLC+MS, COA on file, from 500 vials.
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3 ITEMSWhat is Melanotan-II?
Melanotan-II is a melanocortin receptor agonist (cyclic heptapeptide) supplied for laboratory research use only. Material supplied by Peptide Wholesalers is for laboratory research use only. It is not a drug, supplement, cosmetic, or article intended for human or veterinary use.
What are the identifiers for Melanotan-II?
Melanotan-II: CAS 121062-08-6, molecular weight 1024.18 g/mol, formula C50H69N15O9.
Is Melanotan-II available wholesale?
Yes. Melanotan-II is stocked for wholesale supply to resellers and institutions, tested by HPLC+MS with a certificate of analysis on file. See the Melanotan-II product page for order minimums and to request a quote.