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Melanotan 2

10 mg lyophilised · single compound

$60.00 CAD

Melanotan 2 is a synthetic peptide modelled on a natural hormone that controls skin pigment. It is used in research on melanogenesis - the process by which cells produce the pigment melanin.

CAS number
121062-08-6

For laboratory and research use only - not for human consumption.

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About this compound

About this compound

Melanotan 2 (MT-II) is a synthetic, cyclic (ring-shaped) analogue of α-MSH, the hormone that tells pigment cells to make melanin. It activates melanocortin receptors broadly (non-selectively).

What it has been researched for

An early pilot human study reported increased skin pigmentation (tanning) after low subcutaneous doses; later research used it as a tool to study melanogenesis (pigment production) and melanocortin-receptor (MC1R and MC4R) biology.

How it is thought to work

Non-selective melanocortin-receptor agonism - chiefly MC1R (linked to pigmentation) and MC4R (linked to appetite and sexual-function pathways in research models).

Regulatory status

Melanotan 2 is not approved in any jurisdiction, and regulators in several countries have warned the public against unapproved “melanotan” products. In the U.S. it is part of the FDA’s February 2027 advisory-committee peptide group. Supplied strictly as a research compound - not for human consumption.

Product details

A single vial containing 10 mg of Melanotan 2 as a lyophilised powder.

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