Melanotan 2
Melanotan 2 is a cyclic lactam analog of alpha-MSH (CAS 121062-08-6) with a lactam bridge between Asp5 and Lys10 that confers metabolic stability relative to the linear parent peptide. It is a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist with nanomolar affinity at MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R, making it a reference tool compound in melanocortin pharmacology research. MC4R-focused studies use it to probe hypothalamic and limbic signaling pathways in neuronal cell culture models. Supplied lyophilized for in vitro research use only.
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- 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 AminoKinetics's Melanotan 2?
AminoKinetics 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.