About this compound
Melanotan II is a cyclic heptapeptide analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, closed by a lactam bridge between the aspartate and lysine side chains.
Studied in
- Melanocortin receptors
- Melanogenesis
- Pigmentation research
Compound identity
| Compound | Melanotan II |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 121062-08-6 |
| Molecular formula | C50H69N15O9 |
| Molecular weight | 1,024.18 Da |
Specifications
- Purity method: HPLC
- Appearance: Lyophilized powder
- Solubility: Reconstitute per protocol; see Supplies for diluents.
- We don't publish a purity percentage here — that figure is only meaningful tied to the lot you actually receive, so it lives on the lot certificate.
Specialty
HELIOS
Melanotan II
Melanocortin receptor agonist, studied in pigmentation research.
What the research targets
Studied as a non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonist in melanogenesis and pigmentation research.
Supply formats
Single units ship from stock. Cases are back-ordered against the same single-unit price.
Stick is newly released — available alongside the vial on every compound.
Single unit
Sample quantity — one unit.
10 mgVial
PS-7423137-10-MG
On verified accountSkinni Stick™ 10 mgSkinni Stick™New
Single-compound Skinni Stick™. Supplied to verified accounts only.
PS-7423137-PEN-10-MG
On verified account
Case — back-order
Ten of one size, at 10× volume pricing.
Case · 10 × 10 mg
Back-order — 15% off the single-unit price.
PS-7423137-C10-10-MG
On verified accountCase · 10 × Skinni Stick™ 10 mgNew
Back-order — 15% off the single-unit price.
PS-7423137-C10-PEN-10-MG
On verified account
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Research use only
This compound is supplied exclusively for laboratory research by qualified professionals and institutions. It is not a drug, dietary supplement, or cosmetic, and is not for human or veterinary use. We publish no dosing, administration, or human-use guidance of any kind, and nothing here should be read as a claim about an effect in people.
From the research library
Cited summaries of the published work behind Melanotan II — what was studied, in which model, and what was measured.
