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Melanotan 2
Cyclic Melanocortin Analog
MISSION CRITICAL: For in vitro laboratory research only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not evaluated by the FDA. Must be 21+.
SPECIFICATIONS
COMPOUND INTEL
REF #OA-10-MEL2MOLECULAR PROFILE
Melanotan 2 (MT-II) is a cyclic heptapeptide melanocortin analog with the molecular formula C₅₀H₆₉N₁₅O₉ and a molecular weight of 1024.18 g/mol (CAS: 121062-08-6), a synthetic analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) studied in melanocortin receptor binding assays and pigmentation cell models. Supplied at ≥99% HPLC purity as a lyophilized powder, Melanotan 2 is designated for in vitro research on melanocortin receptor pharmacology only.
Ac-Nle-c[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2MECHANISM OF ACTION
Melanotan 2 binds melanocortin receptors and activates adenylyl cyclase, stimulating cAMP accumulation in melanocyte and hypothalamic cell models.
MC1R-mediated cAMP elevation activates MITF transcription factor and downstream tyrosinase expression in melanocyte cell culture models.
TECHNICAL DATA
- CAS No.
- 121062-08-6
- Mol. Formula
- C50H69N15O9
- Mol. Weight
- 1024.18 g/mol (free base)
- Purity
- ≥99.0% (HPLC)
- Form
- Lyophilized Powder
- Storage
- −20°C · Lyophilized
