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Melanotan 2 Peptide

A melanocortin-receptor agonist studied in pigmentation research.
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SKU: PP-MT2

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What Melanotan 2 is

Melanocortin peptide, plain

It works on the melanocortin receptor family, a broad signaling network.

Studied strictly at the receptor level.

Your body has a family of signaling receptors called the melanocortin system. Melanotan 2 is studied for how it interacts with them.

(A peptide is a short chain of the building blocks your body uses.) It is a synthetic, cyclic peptide built to be a broad melanocortin-receptor agonist, which is why pharmacology researchers use it as a tool compound.

It lives on the Skin + Longevity shelf near the other melanocortin-research compound, PT-141.

What it actually does

Melanotan 2 is studied for how it activates the melanocortin receptor system, a network involved in several signaling processes.

The research is mechanism-level: how it binds those receptors, which subtypes it reaches, and how the signal behaves. We're describing the pathway researchers examine, not any outcome.

The research so far

Melanotan 2 is widely used as a broad melanocortin-receptor agonist in pharmacology research. You can dig into the literature on PubMed.

Receptor agonist

Studied for activating melanocortin receptors.

Broad-spectrum

Reaches several receptor subtypes.

Research only

We stock it for research. The studies write the conclusions, not us.

A go-to tool compound for melanocortin-receptor pharmacology.

Melanotan 2 specs

Compound specification SKU PP-MT2
Also known as
MT-2, Melanotan II
What it is
Synthetic cyclic melanocortin peptide
Molecular formula
C50H69N15O9
Molecular weight
1024.18 g/mol
CAS number
121062-08-6
Purity
≥99% HPLC
Format
Freeze-dried powder
Storage
Keep it cold and out of the light

The backstory

Melanotan 2 came out of work on compounds that activate the melanocortin receptor system.

  1. Melanocortin research

    Developed as a broad agonist of the melanocortin receptors.

  2. A cyclic design

    Its ring structure makes it stable and useful as a lab tool.

  3. Where it stands

    A common receptor-pharmacology tool. We're not telling you what it does for you, just the pathway studied.

Buying Melanotan 2 in Canada

The short version

Read the COA before you buy, not after

Every batch ships with its Certificate of Analysis, right here on this page. A number on a label means nothing without the paper to back it.

Same-day, packed cold

Order Melanotan 2 in Canada and it's out the door today. Cold chain, domestic shipping.

Freeze-dried vial

Lyophilized powder, sealed. No ice required for shipping.

Sold for research

Not for human consumption. Nothing on this page is a medical claim.

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Melanotan 2, lyophilized, COA on the page

For research use only. A broad melanocortin-receptor agonist with a clean Certificate of Analysis right here.

Not for human consumption. Not approved by Health Canada or any other regulatory body. This product is intended for in vitro and laboratory research applications only.

Certificate of Analysis

HPLC verified. The COA ships with every batch.

99.4%
HPLC Purity
✓ COA Verified

Batch PP-MT2-A

Tested
April 2026
Method
HPLC + Mass Spectrometry
Vial size
10mg lyophilized
Stored at
2 to 8°C, dark

Test results

HPLC verified
HPLC Purity99.4%✓ Pass
Mass spec confirmationConfirmed✓ Pass
Net peptide contentWithin spec✓ Pass
Endotoxin screenBelow detection✓ Pass
Visual inspectionUniform white powder✓ Pass
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What is Melanotan 2?
Melanotan 2 is a synthetic cyclic peptide studied in pharmacology research as a broad melanocortin-receptor agonist. Sold as a lyophilized powder for research use only.
What is the molecular weight of Melanotan 2?
Melanotan 2 has a molecular weight of 1024.18 g/mol and the molecular formula C50H69N15O9 (CAS 121062-08-6).
How is the purity verified?
Every batch is tested by HPLC to at least 99% purity, and the Certificate of Analysis for that batch ships with the order and is shown on the product page.
How should it be stored?
Store the lyophilized powder cold and protected from light. Keep it sealed until use to maintain stability.
Does it come with a COA?
Yes. Every batch ships with its Certificate of Analysis, shown right on the product page, so you can confirm purity before you buy.
What does "research use only" mean?
It means this product is intended strictly for laboratory research. It is not for human or animal consumption, and nothing on this page is a medical or therapeutic claim.

Not for human consumption. Not approved by Health Canada. For in vitro research only.