Melanotan II Product Brief

Ready-to-Sell Research Product Sheet

1. Compound Overview

Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of the naturally occurring alpha‑melanocyte‑stimulating hormone (α‑MSH).
It has been studied for its interaction with melanocortin receptors that influence pigmentation, appetite signaling, and other physiological pathways.

Melanotan II has attracted research interest primarily in dermatological and melanogenesis studies related to skin pigmentation and UV response pathways.

2. Mechanism of Interest

Melanotan II is studied for several biological mechanisms:

• Activation of melanocortin receptors (primarily MC1R, MC3R, and MC4R)
  • Stimulation of melanin production in melanocytes
  • Influence on pigmentation signaling pathways
  • Potential modulation of appetite and metabolic signaling pathways
  • Interaction with melanocyte cellular activity

3. Research Areas Being Explored

• Skin pigmentation and melanogenesis research
  • UV response and photoprotection studies
  • Dermatological signaling pathways
  • Melanocyte biology research
  • Melanocortin receptor pathway studies

4. Suggested Research Vial Sizes

• 5 mg lyophilized vial
  • 10 mg lyophilized vial
  • 20 mg research vial
  • 50 mg laboratory vial

5. Example Reconstitution Chart

Example mixing protocols commonly used in research contexts:

5 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water = 2.5 mg/mL concentration

10 mg vial + 2 mL bacteriostatic water = 5 mg/mL concentration

20 mg vial + 4 mL bacteriostatic water = 5 mg/mL concentration

These concentrations allow accurate measurement using insulin syringes for laboratory research settings.

6. Label Information for Vials

• Compound name: Melanotan II
  • Total amount per vial (mg)
  • Lot / batch number
  • Manufacturing date
  • Storage instructions (2–8°C recommended)
  • Research use only disclaimer

7. Market Positioning

Melanotan II is commonly positioned in the dermatology and pigmentation research peptide category.

It is frequently associated with research exploring:

• Melanin production pathways
  • Skin pigmentation signaling
  • Melanocortin receptor activity
  • Dermatological peptide research

8. Example Research Stack Categories

• Melanotan II + Melanotan I
  • Melanotan II + GHK‑Cu
  • Melanotan II + KPV
  • Melanotan II + dermatological peptide stacks

9. Safety and Regulatory Notes

Melanotan II is not approved by the FDA for general medical or cosmetic use and is commonly distributed as a research compound.

This document is intended for informational and research product description purposes only.