Description
Our Melanotan II 10mg vial holds 10mg of lyophilized Melanotan II, a cyclic melanocortin agonist. It’s sold for laboratory research only.
Melanotan II at a glance
Melanotan 2 (Melanotan II) is a cyclic seven-amino-acid peptide based on alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone. A ring structure makes it far more stable than the natural hormone.
It acts on several melanocortin receptors at once, MC1R through MC5R. MC1R controls skin pigment, which is why it’s studied for tanning, and its effects on MC4R led to the development of PT-141.
How Melanotan II acts in the lab
Melanotan 2 activates MC1R on pigment cells, which drives eumelanin production and darker pigmentation. Unlike Melanotan 1, it also acts strongly on MC3R and MC4R in the brain.
That brain activity explains the effects on appetite and sexual function seen in early studies, and it’s the reason PT-141 was developed from it.
Melanotan II 10mg product details
- Compound: Melanotan II
- CAS number: 121062-08-6
- Molecular formula: C50H69N15O9
- Molar mass: 1,024.2 g/mol
- Structure: cyclic heptapeptide
- Amount: 10mg per vial
- Form: lyophilized (freeze-dried) powder
- Purity: 99% or higher (HPLC)
- SKU: AMP-MT2-10
- Use: laboratory research only
What the research says about Melanotan II
It was developed at the University of Arizona in the late 1980s and 90s, by a team including Mac Hadley and Victor Hruby, as a way to tan skin without UV exposure. Early human studies confirmed the tanning effect.
It was never approved, and several health agencies have warned against unlicensed use. It’s sold here strictly for research.
For the original studies, try this PubMed search.
Melanotan II 10mg reconstitution and concentration
Concentration is just the amount in the vial divided by the liquid you add. With 10mg in this vial:
- 1mL of diluent gives 10mg/mL
- 2mL of diluent gives 5mg/mL
- 3mL of diluent gives 3.33mg/mL
Choose the volume that suits your measurements. Mark the vial with the concentration and date so nobody has to guess later.
Use a sterile diluent such as our research diluent solution. Warm the sealed vial to room temperature first so no condensation gets in, add the liquid slowly along the glass wall, and swirl gently until it’s clear. Never shake.
Melanotan II 10mg storage and shelf life
Store sealed vials in the fridge (2 to 8°C) or freezer (-20°C), away from light. Mixed solution goes back in the fridge and should be used within about 28 days.
Melanotan II purity and COA
Every batch of Melanotan II 10mg is made to a minimum of 99% purity by HPLC.
The label on every vial shows the compound, the amount and the batch. Ask us for the certificate of analysis for your batch and we’ll email it over, which is handy if your lab keeps paperwork on file.
If a result in your own work looks off, check the batch number first, then the reconstitution math. Most problems with Melanotan II come from storage or mixing, not the powder.
Before you order Melanotan II 10mg
You’ll need a diluent to mix Melanotan II 10mg. Our 10mL research diluent covers several vials, and the 2mL diluent kit gives you a fresh vial for each mix. Add sterile syringes and alcohol swabs, and the 10-slot vial case if you want your vials stored upright in the fridge.
Melanotan II 10mg bulk pricing
Melanotan II 10mg comes in more than one quantity. Pick the option from the dropdown above the cart button:
- Single vial: $44.00
- 5 pack: 5 vials for $198.00 instead of $220.00, about $39.60 a vial
- 10 pack: 10 vials for $374.00 instead of $440.00, about $37.40 a vial
Every vial in a pack is the same product and batch type as the single vial. The saving is the only difference, so buy the pack if your study will use them before they expire.
Compounds often ordered with Melanotan II
- GHK-Cu 100mg, a copper peptide
- Klow Blend 80mg, GHK-Cu, BPC-157, TB4 and KPV in one vial
- Glow Blend (BPC-157/TB4/GHK-Cu) 70mg, GHK-Cu, BPC-157 and TB4 in one vial
- SNAP-8 10mg, an octapeptide
- Melanotan I 10mg, an alpha-MSH analog
Browse the full skin and tanning peptides range, or see everything on our research peptides page.
Melanotan II 10mg FAQ
How much is in the Melanotan II 10mg vial?
10mg of lyophilized powder. The amount is printed on the label.
Is there a COA for Melanotan II 10mg?
Yes. Each batch has a certificate of analysis filed under the batch number on the label. Email us that number and we’ll send it.
Is there a discount for buying more?
Yes. The 5 pack saves 10% and the 10 pack saves 15% compared with buying single vials. Pick the option from the dropdown on this page.
What do I mix Melanotan II 10mg with?
A sterile diluent such as our research diluent solution or bacteriostatic water. The reconstitution section above shows the concentration for each volume.
How should I store it?
Sealed vials go in the fridge, or the freezer for long-term storage. Once mixed, refrigerate and use within about 28 days.
Buy Melanotan II 10mg from Ameano Peptides
Order Melanotan II 10mg now for $44.00. It’s in stock, and checkout takes about two minutes. Add a research diluent solution if you don’t have any, so you’re ready to reconstitute when it arrives.
Need more for the same project? See the rest of our skin and tanning peptides.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not evaluated by the FDA.
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