Melanotan II (10mg)
Melanotan II is a cyclic lactam analogue of alpha-MSH that acts as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist. The cyclisation confers protease resistance, and the broad receptor profile is why it is studied across pigmentation and MC4R literature alike.
- Purity
- Exceeds 99% (HPLC/MS)
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Presentation
- 10mg vial
- Availability
- In stock
Sold for research, laboratory, or analytical purposes only. Not for human consumption.
About Melanotan II (10mg)
Its lack of receptor selectivity is precisely why PT-141, one of its metabolites, is studied separately — the metabolite drops MC1R activity.
Like everything in the Peptides range, this vial is lyophilized, sealed, and accompanied by third-party purity documentation for its batch.
Research applications
Melanotan II (10mg) appears in the following research contexts. These are descriptions of published laboratory work, not instructions for use:
- Non-selective melanocortin agonist assays
- MC3R and MC4R receptor studies
- Cyclic peptide stability research
Product specification
- Product name
- Melanotan II (10mg)
- SKU
- CP-MELANOTAN-2
- Category
- Peptides
- Presentation
- 10mg lyophilized powder
- Purity
- Exceeds 99%, verified by HPLC/MS
- Testing
- Independent US laboratory, per batch
- Availability
- In stock
CAS number, molecular formula and sequence are published per batch on the certificate of analysis.
Handling, reconstitution and storage
Store the sealed vial of lyophilized Melanotan II at -20°C, protected from light. Allow it to reach room temperature before opening so that moisture does not condense onto the powder.
Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water directed down the inside wall of the vial rather than onto the cake, and swirl instead of shaking — mechanical agitation is the most common cause of degradation in peptide handling. Keep reconstituted solution at 2-8°C and validate its working life for your own assay conditions.
Frequently asked questions
- How is Melanotan II (10mg) supplied and stored?
- It ships as a lyophilized powder in a sealed vial. Store the lyophilized product at -20°C protected from light; once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water, keep it refrigerated at 2-8°C and use it within the window your protocol validates.
- Is a certificate of analysis available?
- Yes. Every batch is independently tested by a US laboratory and verified to exceed 99% purity by HPLC/MS. Request the COA for your batch number and we will send the report.
- How long does delivery take?
- Orders dispatch within two business days. Delivery is free within the USA on orders over $200.
- Can Melanotan II (10mg) be used in humans or animals?
- No. This product is sold strictly for research, laboratory and analytical purposes. Human and animal consumption is prohibited.