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Our Melanotan II is a high-purity, synthetically prepared peptide compound, manufactured under strict quality control standards. As a research-grade chemical, it is intended for use in biomedical and pharmacological research to explore the complex roles of melanocortin receptor signaling in skin pigmentation, appetite regulation, sexual behavior, and energy balance. This product is for in vitro research use only and is not intended for diagnostic, therapeutic, or human use.
Product Description
Our Melanotan II is a high-purity, synthetically prepared peptide compound, manufactured under strict quality control standards. As a research-grade chemical, it is intended for use in biomedical and pharmacological research to explore the complex roles of melanocortin receptor signaling in skin pigmentation, appetite regulation, sexual behavior, and energy balance. This product is for in vitro research use only and is not intended for diagnostic, therapeutic, or human use.
Attributes
| English Name | Melanotan II | Density | / |
| CAS NO | 121062-08-6 | Index of Refraction | / |
| Molecular Formula | C₅₀H₆₈N₁₄O₁₀ | Storage Condition | -20°C or below, desiccated, protected from light |
| Mol. wt. | 1024.2 g/mol | Solubility | Soluble in water, dilute acetic acid |
| EINECS No. | / | Form | Lyophilized Powder |
| MDL No. | MFCD00237494 | Colour | White to off-white powder |
| Melting Points | / | PH Value | / |
| Stability | Stable when stored dry and frozen at -20°C or below. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Reconstituted solutions should be used immediately or stored at -20°C for short-term use. | ||
Nutritional Composition
As a highly purified synthetic peptide, its composition is defined solely by its specific amino acid sequence. It contains no fats, carbohydrates, or other macro-nutrients. This product is for research use only.
As an analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), Melanotan II potently activates the melanocortin-1 receptor (MC1R), thereby promoting the synthesis and distribution of melanin in the skin. Research indicates it can induce skin tanning without UV exposure and may offer some protection against ultraviolet radiation.
By activating melanocortin receptors in the central nervous system (particularly MC4R), Melanotan II has shown pro-sexual ("erectogenic") effects and potential appetite-suppressing properties in animal model studies.
Preclinical research suggests that activation of the melanocortin system may modulate energy expenditure and glucose metabolism, although the mechanisms and effects are still under investigation.
Serves as a critical experimental tool for studying melanocortin receptor (MC1R-MC5R) signaling, physiological functions, and their roles in various conditions such as skin disorders, obesity, and sexual dysfunction.
Used to explore the potential of artificially inducing melanogenesis for UV damage prevention and to study the pathophysiology of pigmentation-related disorders.
Due to its pronounced pharmacological activity, it has been extensively used in early-stage drug development programs to evaluate its potential in treating erectile dysfunction, female sexual dysfunction, and as a tanning agent. (Please note: This compound is not approved by major drug regulatory agencies for any medical use, and its non-medical use carries known health risks.)
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