Melanotan-II

Name: Melanotan-II
Brand: Amino Connection
SKU: melanotan-ii

Cyclic heptapeptide α-MSH analogue

$79.00 per vial

Product documentation is available on request. Contact our team with the product name and your lot or order number.

Store lyophilized at approximately −20°C; 2–8°C may suit short-term storage. Full storage guidance

Packaged in high-quality vial glass selected for chemical resistance and stability. Glass & packaging

Flat $10 domestic shipping. Free on domestic orders over $500.

For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, food, cosmetic, household, or personal consumption purposes.

MELANOTAN – II — for research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not for diagnostic, therapeutic, food, cosmetic, household, or personal consumption purposes.

MELANOTAN – II is a short-chain amino acid supplied for lawful, non-clinical laboratory research. This material may be used in analytical, biochemical, formulation, or reference research settings by qualified account holders.

Melanotan-II research peptide

Melanotan-II is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH). It has been the subject of laboratory and preclinical research examining melanocortin receptor signaling and related biological pathways.

Researchers study Melanotan-II for its activity as a non-selective agonist at several melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, and MC5R.

Because Melanotan-II interacts with multiple melanocortin receptor subtypes, it provides researchers with a tool to examine the diverse signaling roles of the melanocortin system, distinct from more selective receptor ligands.

Areas of laboratory interest

Melanocortin 1 receptor (MC1R) signaling and melanogenesis pathways in experimental models
Central melanocortin receptor (MC3R/MC4R) activity and related neuroendocrine processes
Receptor binding, G-protein coupling, and downstream cAMP signaling
Pigmentation-related cellular responses and melanocyte biology
Broader melanocortin system research under controlled laboratory conditions

Product notes

Amino Connection supplies Melanotan-II as a high-purity lyophilized research material intended solely for controlled laboratory investigation. It is not intended for human or veterinary use.

Product name	MELANOTAN – II
CAS number	#121062-08-6
Formula	C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉
Molecular weight	1024.18 g/mol
Purity	>99.0%
Available size	10 mg
Storage conditions	Keep tightly closed and store at 2–8°C for short-term storage; for long-term storage, freeze at approximately −20°C.
Intended use	Research use only
Availability	Private account holder only

Storage conditions

Long-term storage: For optimal stability, store lyophilized peptides in a freezer at approximately −20°C (−4°F) and protect from direct light.

Refrigerated storage: Short-term storage at 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) may be appropriate depending on the specific product. Always refer to the product label or lot-specific documentation for storage requirements.

Handling and shelf life

When stored properly in their original lyophilized powder form, peptides may remain suitable for research use for approximately 18 to 24 months.

After reconstitution, peptides should be stored under refrigeration at 2 to 8°C (36 to 46°F) and used within approximately 30 to 45 days, unless otherwise specified in the product documentation.

Avoid prolonged exposure to room temperature, direct light, and unnecessary temperature fluctuations to help maintain product stability.

Amino Connection takes care in preparing research products for shipment and uses appropriate cold-packaging methods when applicable to help protect products during transit.

Shipping

Orders are carefully prepared and packaged for shipment from our Carlsbad, California fulfillment location. Appropriate temperature-conscious packaging may be used when necessary based on the product and shipping conditions.

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