Description
Melanotan 2 is a research material commonly used as a reference standard or experimental reagent in controlled laboratory settings. Typical use cases include comparative melanocortin receptor pharmacology, MC3R/MC4R functional assays, analytical method development, and non-clinical workflows.
Safety literature note. Melanotan 2 has documented case reports of systemic toxicity following non-clinical use obtained over the internet, including sympathomimetic excess and rhabdomyolysis. Separately, reversible darkening of moles and freckles is reported. Development was discontinued by Palatin in 2000, and no clinical program has established a safety profile for this compound in humans.
Documentation such as COA, HPLC chromatograms, and LC-MS data may be available on a lot basis where applicable. Request documentation by emailing connect@novuspeptides.com with the catalog number and required tests.
This product is sold strictly for laboratory research use only and is not intended for human or veterinary administration. Buyer is responsible for lawful handling, storage, and use in accordance with all applicable regulations.
Technical Summary
- Catalog #:MELANOTAN 2
- Form:Lyophilized Powder
- Purity:≥ 99%
- Verification:HPLC / LC-MS
- CAS Number:121062-08-6
- Molecular Weight:1024.18 g/mol
- Molecular Formula:C50H69N15O9
- Sequence:Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2 (7 aa; 2→7 lactam bridge)
- Appearance:White Lyophilized Powder
- PubChem CID:92432
- Receptor Profile:Non-selective melanocortin agonist (MC1R, MC3R, MC4R, MC5R)
