Key highlights
Product specifications
| Compound Class | Synthetic Cyclic Peptide · Melanocortin Receptor Agonist · α-MSH analog |
|---|---|
| Form | Lyophilized powder in sterile glass vial |
| Quantity | 10 mg per vial |
| CAS Number | 121062-08-6 |
| Chemical Formula | C50H69N15O9 |
| Molar Mass | 1,024.18 g/mol |
| Half-Life | ~2 hours |
| Amino Acid Sequence | Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2 |
| Synonyms | Melanotan II, MT-2, MT-II, MTII |
| Net Peptide Content | ≥96% (includes stabilizing agents) |
| Verified Purity | Batch-tested to 99.63% (HPLC) |
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption.
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Melanotan II (MT-2)99.63% pure
Storage & handling
Peptides are photo- and temperature-sensitive; handle per standard laboratory practice.
- Lyophilized storage: Keep the sealed vial cool, dry, and protected from light. For longer-term storage, freezing is standard practice for lyophilized peptides.
- After reconstitution: Refrigerate (approximately 2–8 °C) and follow your institution’s SOPs for aliquoting, handling, and disposal. Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles.
- Diluent not included: A suitable laboratory diluent and reconstitution supplies are not provided with this product.
- UV-resistant glass vial to help protect photo-labile peptides during storage.
- Tamper-evident seal to support chain-of-custody and inventory controls.
Why source Melanotan II from Sports Technology Labs
Quality control across the research-peptide industry is inconsistent, and many suppliers do not publish third-party testing for their products. Independent verification of identity and purity is essential for reproducible research.
Verified by MZ Biolabs (Tucson, AZ), an accredited US laboratory, via HPLC and mass spectrometry, with batch-linked COAs.
Freeze-dried into sterile, UV-resistant glass vials and packaged in the USA.
Supports chain-of-custody, label transparency, and batch-linked traceability.
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What is Melanotan II?
Melanotan II (MT-2) is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), an endogenous melanocortin peptide. Mechanistically, it acts as a non-selective agonist of the melanocortin receptors, with reported activity at MC1R, MC3R, and MC4R.
It is studied as a research chemical to investigate melanocortin-receptor biology in experimental models. Published characterization focuses on its receptor-binding profile as a structurally constrained α-MSH analog.
Melanotan II is an experimental research chemical, supplied strictly for laboratory research. Sports Technology Labs makes no claims regarding its effects, and nothing in this listing should be interpreted as describing outcomes in humans or animals.
Important regulatory information
Melanotan II is an investigational research peptide. It is not approved by the FDA and is not a drug, food, dietary supplement, or cosmetic. Marketing it for human use is unlawful.
Melanocortin receptor agonists such as Melanotan II are not currently listed on the World Anti-Doping Agency Prohibited List.
In the United States, Melanotan II is not a controlled substance and may be legally purchased and possessed for laboratory research use. In some other countries it is restricted as an unlicensed medicine.
Sports Technology Labs are chemical suppliers, not medical providers. We do not condone or encourage consumer use of research compounds.
Scientific references
- Al-Obeidi F, Hadley ME, Pettitt BM, Hruby VJ. Design of a new class of superpotent cyclic α-melanotropins based on quenched dynamic simulations. J Am Chem Soc. 1989;111(9):3413–3416.
- National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Summary for Melanotan II (CAS 121062-08-6): sequence, molecular formula, and molecular weight. PubChem, National Library of Medicine.
Research use only. All products on this website are intended exclusively for laboratory research and development. They are not for human or animal consumption. These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and these products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
