Melanotan 2 10mg
Melanotan 2 is a synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), engineered as a compact, conformationally constrained version of the natural pigmentation hormone. Unlike the linear structure of the earlier melanocortin analog, Melanotan 2 is a cyclic heptapeptide whose ring is closed through a lactam bridge — a design that confers greater metabolic stability and a more rigid three-dimensional shape. Catalogued under CAS number 121062-08-6, the molecule carries the empirical formula C50H69N15O9 and a molecular weight of approximately 1,024.2 g/mol. In its research-grade form it presents as a white to off-white lyophilized powder. Melanotan 2 was also developed out of melanocortin research at the University of Arizona, where investigators worked to produce a shorter and more potent analog than the earlier linear peptide. By cyclizing the molecule, researchers aimed to lock the active sequence into a favorable conformation and reduce the number of residues required for receptor recognition. The result was a smaller peptide that became a widely used reference compound in the study of melanocortin pharmacology. In the research literature Melanotan 2 is characterized as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist, meaning it has been observed to interact with several receptors across the melanocortin family rather than a single subtype. This broader receptor profile distinguishes it from more selective analogs and has made it a frequent tool for probing the diverse signaling roles of the melanocortin system. The relative contribution of each receptor subtype to its observed activity remains an area of ongoing laboratory study. The available data on Melanotan 2 derives primarily from preclinical laboratory and animal-model research examining melanocortin receptor signaling and pigmentation biology. This work is exploratory in nature, and the compound has not been established as safe or effective for any application in humans. ITide Labs supplies Melanotan 2 strictly as a research chemical intended for laboratory research purposes by qualified professionals.
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Melanotan 2 is a synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), engineered as a compact, conformationally constrained version of the natural pigmentation hormone.
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- ✓ CAS: 121062-08-6
- ✓ Lyophilized powder, research grade
- ✓ For laboratory research use by qualified professionals
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Endo PassedMelanotan 2 is a synthetic cyclic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), engineered as a compact, conformationally constrained version of the natural pigmentation hormone. Unlike the linear structure of the earlier melanocortin analog, Melanotan 2 is a cyclic heptapeptide whose ring is closed through a lactam bridge — a design that confers greater metabolic stability and a more rigid three-dimensional shape. Catalogued under CAS number 121062-08-6, the molecule carries the empirical formula C50H69N15O9 and a molecular weight of approximately 1,024.2 g/mol. In its research-grade form it presents as a white to off-white lyophilized powder.
Melanotan 2 was also developed out of melanocortin research at the University of Arizona, where investigators worked to produce a shorter and more potent analog than the earlier linear peptide. By cyclizing the molecule, researchers aimed to lock the active sequence into a favorable conformation and reduce the number of residues required for receptor recognition. The result was a smaller peptide that became a widely used reference compound in the study of melanocortin pharmacology.
In the research literature Melanotan 2 is characterized as a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist, meaning it has been observed to interact with several receptors across the melanocortin family rather than a single subtype. This broader receptor profile distinguishes it from more selective analogs and has made it a frequent tool for probing the diverse signaling roles of the melanocortin system. The relative contribution of each receptor subtype to its observed activity remains an area of ongoing laboratory study.
The available data on Melanotan 2 derives primarily from preclinical laboratory and animal-model research examining melanocortin receptor signaling and pigmentation biology. This work is exploratory in nature, and the compound has not been established as safe or effective for any application in humans. ITide Labs supplies Melanotan 2 strictly as a research chemical intended for laboratory research purposes by qualified professionals.
For laboratory research purposes only by qualified professionals. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA for clinical application.
For laboratory research purposes only by qualified professionals. This product has not been evaluated by the FDA for clinical application.
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| Weight | 0.1 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 12 × 15 × 0.5 in |
| Size | 10mg |
