Melanotan 2 (MT2)
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This is a specialized research product of Melanotan 2 (MT2) from Modern Peptides, a synthetic analog of the $\alpha$-melanocyte-stimulating hormone ($\alpha$-MSH), strictly intended For Laboratory and Scientific Research Purposes Only — Not for Human Consumption.
Description & Application
Description: Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analog of the naturally occurring $\alpha$-MSH. It is significantly more potent than the natural hormone and has a longer half-life.
Mechanism: It acts as a non-selective agonist of the melanocortin receptors (MC1, MC3, MC4, and MC5).
MC1R: Binding here stimulates melanogenesis, increasing melanin production in the skin for darker pigmentation (tanning research).
MC4R: Activation is associated with central nervous system pathways involving sexual arousal and appetite regulation.
Research Focus: It is widely studied in laboratory settings for:
Photoprotection: Potential to protect against UV radiation damage by inducing tanning without UV exposure.
Sexual Dysfunction: Investigation into treating erectile dysfunction and female sexual arousal disorder.
Metabolic Regulation: Effects on food intake and energy balance.
Specifications & Storage
Unit Size: 10mg (provided as a freeze-dried, lyophilized powder).
Current Batch Quality: Mass: 12.11mg | Purity: 99.437%.
CAS Number: 121062-08-6.
Molecular Weight: ~1024.2 g/mol.
Molecular Formula: $C_{50}H_{69}N_{15}O_{9}$.
Storage (Lyophilized): * $39^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($4^{\circ}\text{C}$): Stable for 2 years.
$-4^{\circ}\text{F}$ ($-20^{\circ}\text{C}$): Stable for 3 years.
Form: Vacuum-sealed sterile vial; requires reconstitution with an applicable solvent (e.g., bacteriostatic water).
⚠️ Legal & Intended Use
Intended Use: This compound is intended solely for laboratory and scientific research purposes. It is not for human or veterinary consumption of any kind.
Legal Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the U.S. FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Compliance: Modern Peptides is a wholesale chemical supplier and is not a compounding pharmacy. Use is restricted to qualified research professionals in controlled environments.