MT-2 (Melanotan II)
MT-2 (Melanotan II) is a synthetic, non-selective melanocortin agonist analogous to α-MSH. In preclinical research it is studied in relation to pigmentation and central melanocortin signalling.
What is MT-2 (Melanotan II)?
MT-2 (Melanotan II) is a synthetic, non-selective melanocortin agonist analogous to α-MSH. In preclinical research it is studied in relation to pigmentation and central melanocortin signalling. This page is intended solely as an informational research guide for laboratory applications (Research Use Only).
Mechanism (preclinical)
Binds multiple melanocortin receptors (MC1R–MC5R) in in-vitro models.
Research areas
- Melanogenesis and pigmentation
- Appetite and satiety mechanisms (preclinical)
- Sexual function in preclinical models
- Melanocortin receptor research
Specifications
- CAS
- 121062-08-6
- Molecular formula
- C50H69N15O9
- Molecular weight
- 1024,18 g/mol
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Form
- Lyophilised powder
- Included
- 3 ml bacteriostatic water
Storage and reconstitution
Dry (lyophilised) powder can be stored long-term at -20 to -80 °C in an airtight, opaque container. After reconstitution with bacteriostatic water the solution must be refrigerated at 2 to 8 °C and protected from light.
Order MT-2 (Melanotan II) from Europa Peptides
Europa Peptides supplies MT-2 (Melanotan II) as lyophilised powder with ≥ 99% purity - 3 ml bacteriostatic water included. Shipped from our Netherlands warehouse. Orders placed before 16:00 on a business day ship the same day. For laboratory research only (RUO).