Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic peptide, an analogue of alpha-MSH, developed at the University of Arizona in the 1980s in the laboratory of Professor Victor Hruby. Since then, it has been the subject of extensive academic literature – appearing in over 100 independent publications in the PubMed database. The molecule belongs to the group of cyclic analogues of melanocortin peptides, which are crucial for receptor chemistry.
In academic literature, Melanotan II most often appears in the context of melanocortin receptor chemistry and analytical peptide chemistry – as a subject of study for the structural binding of cyclic peptides to receptor subtypes. Scientific teams focus on the synthesis and characterization of cyclic peptide analogues.
In the laboratory, it is used as a reference analytical standard – for HPLC calibration, mass spectrometry (LC-MS), and comparative binding experiments. Cerebrotech supplies it as a lyophilized powder in a glass vial with a certificate of analysis (COA), with HPLC-verified purity ≥ 98%. A mass spectrum is available upon request for each batch.
A compatible solvent for reconstitution – bacteriostatic water – is available separately in our catalog. The product is intended exclusively for laboratory in-vitro research, biochemical analysis, and academic purposes. It is not a drug, dietary supplement, or cosmetic product. It is not intended for human or animal consumption, application to the body surface, ingestion, or inhalation. Sales are subject to age verification 18+.
