What is Melanotan II used for in research?

Melanotan II is supplied strictly as a research reference material for qualified in vitro and analytical laboratory workflows. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or therapeutic application.

How is Melanotan II purity verified?

Batches are accompanied by specification documentation and Certificate of Analysis (COA) data where available. Review the product page and request COA details before incorporating material into regulated studies.

How should Melanotan II be stored?

Store lyophilized material according to the label and COA. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP for temperature, light exposure, and working-solution stability.

Who can purchase Melanotan II from Science Based Peptides?

Catalog items are sold to qualified researchers and laboratories for research use only. Buyers must confirm age and research-use eligibility before checkout.

Does Science Based Peptides ship Melanotan II in the USA?

Yes — we fulfill research peptide orders to qualified customers in the United States subject to product availability and our shipping policies listed at checkout.

Melanotan II research peptide - Science Based Peptides

For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.

Research Compounds

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Name: Melanotan II
Brand: Science Based Peptides
SKU: melanotan-ii
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A synthetic research compound intended for laboratory use.

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What is Melanotan II?

Melanotan II (Melanotan II) is offered as a research reference material for qualified analytical and in vitro laboratory workflows. Melanotan II is manufactured for controlled laboratory environments with consistency across batches. For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption.

How it Works

In research settings, Melanotan II is used to probe defined biological pathways under controlled laboratory conditions. Mechanistic studies typically combine receptor or cell-based assays with analytical verification of peptide identity and integrity.

Purity & Testing

99% minimum purity (per specification / COA for the active batch). Each lot is tied to batch documentation so researchers can align material received with COA and specification records before use in regulated workflows. Request a COA from this page if you need documentation prior to purchase.

Storage & Handling

Store lyophilized material per label and COA. Solvent selection and working-solution preparation must follow institutional laboratory SOPs.

Research Overview

A synthetic research compound intended for laboratory use.

Specifications

Compound	Melanotan II
Presentation	10MG
purity	High Purity
storage	Refrigerated (2-8C recommended)
type	Sterile Water
volume	10MG
Purity	99%
Catalog reference period	56 days

Sources & References

Peer-reviewed research

Life Sciences

Evaluation of melanotan-II, a superpotent cyclic melanotropic peptide in a pilot phase-I clinical study

1996 · DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(96)00611-9 · PMID: 8908931

Dorr RT, Lines R, Levine N, et al.

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Peptides

Melanocortin peptide therapeutics: historical milestones, clinical studies and commercialization

2006 · DOI: 10.1016/j.peptides.2005.07.029 · PMID: 16277968

Hadley ME, Dorr RT

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Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology

Pigmentary changes in a patient treated with melanotan

2009 · DOI: 10.1016/j.jaad.2008.10.044 · PMID: 19389525

Cousen P, Colver G, Helbling I

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International Journal of Impotence Research

Erectogenic and behavioral effects of melanotan-II in male rats

2000 · DOI: 10.1038/sj.ijir.3900564 · PMID: 11079361

Wessells H, Hruby VJ, Hackett J, et al.

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Biomedicine & pharmacotherapy = Biomedecine & pharmacotherapie

Melanotan-II reverses memory impairment induced by a short-term HF diet

2023 · DOI: 10.1016/j.biopha.2023.115129 · PMID: 37478579

Wekwejt P, Wojda U, Kiryk A

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Dermatology (Basel, Switzerland)

Melanotan II User Experience: A Qualitative Study of Online Discussion Forums

2021 · DOI: 10.1159/000514492 · PMID: 34464955

Gilhooley E, Daly S, McKenna D

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Neuropeptides

Melanocortin receptor agonist melanotan-II microinjected in the nucleus accumbens decreases appetitive and consumptive responding for food

2022 · DOI: 10.1016/j.npep.2022.102289 · PMID: 36155088

Eliason NL, Martin L, Low MJ, et al.

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Nature reviews. Endocrinology

Targeting the central melanocortin system for the treatment of metabolic disorders

2023 · DOI: 10.1038/s41574-023-00855-y · PMID: 37365323

Sweeney P, Gimenez LE, Hernandez CC, et al.

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BMJ (Clinical research ed.)

Use of melanotan I and II in the general population

2009 · DOI: 10.1136/bmj.b566 · PMID: 19224885

Evans-Brown M, Dawson RT, Chandler M, et al.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Melanotan II used for in research?: Melanotan II is supplied strictly as a research reference material for qualified in vitro and analytical laboratory workflows. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, or therapeutic application.
How is Melanotan II purity verified?: Batches are accompanied by specification documentation and Certificate of Analysis (COA) data where available. Review the product page and request COA details before incorporating material into regulated studies.
How should Melanotan II be stored?: Store lyophilized material according to the label and COA. After reconstitution, follow your institutional SOP for temperature, light exposure, and working-solution stability.
Who can purchase Melanotan II from Science Based Peptides?: Catalog items are sold to qualified researchers and laboratories for research use only. Buyers must confirm age and research-use eligibility before checkout.
Does Science Based Peptides ship Melanotan II in the USA?: Yes — we fulfill research peptide orders to qualified customers in the United States subject to product availability and our shipping policies listed at checkout.