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Melanotan 2

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Melanotan 2

Melanotan 2 (CAS 121062-08-6) is a conformationally constrained cyclic lactam derivative of alpha-MSH in which an intramolecular bridge between Asp5 and Lys10 locks the peptide backbone into a receptor-favorable geometry and markedly improves metabolic stability over the linear parent. The resulting pan-melanocortin profile — nanomolar affinity at MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R — makes it the standard pharmacological tool for mapping individual melanocortin receptor contributions to a given signaling outcome. MC4R-focused hypothalamic and limbic neuron studies routinely use Melanotan 2 as the benchmark agonist against which subtype-selective compounds are characterized. Supplied lyophilized for in vitro research use only.

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Specifications

CAS
121062-08-6
MW
1024.18 g/mol (free base)
Formula
C50H69N15O9
Purity
>=99.0 HPLC
Storage
-20 °C, lyophilized

Research Notes

What is Melanotan 2?

Melanotan 2 is a synthetic research compound studied in laboratory settings. It has molecular formula C50H69N15O9, a molecular weight of 1024.18 g/mol (free base), CAS 121062-08-6. It is intended for in vitro research use only and is not for human or animal use.

What purity is AminoLine's Melanotan 2?

AminoLine supplies Melanotan 2 at >=99.0% purity, verified by third-party HPLC analysis. A certificate of analysis is available on request.

How is Melanotan 2 supplied?

Melanotan 2 is supplied as a lyophilized powder in sealed research-grade vials, stored -20 °C, lyophilized, intended for in vitro and laboratory research use only.