Melanotan-2 · Chemical Profile
Chemical Profile
This is the chemical reference sheet for Melanotan-2, a research peptide. It collects the identity data (sequence, formula, molecular weight, and identifiers) and physical properties documented for the material. Reference information only; for research use only. not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.
Chemical identity
The identifiers below specify exactly which molecule Melanotan-2 refers to, so it can be distinguished from analogs and verified against public chemical registries.
- Full name
- Melanotan-2 (MT-II)
- Also known as
- Melanotan II, MT-2, MT-II
- Sequence
- Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2
- Molecular formula
- C50H69N15O9
- Molecular weight
- 1024.18 g/mol
- CAS number
- 121062-08-6
- PubChem CID
- 92432
Structure & classification
Melanotan-2 is defined by its amino-acid sequence (above). The sequence determines its molecular weight and is the basis for identity confirmation by mass spectrometry and, for peptides, sequence analysis.
Physical properties
Melanotan-2 is supplied as lyophilized powder at ≥98% (HPLC + LC-MS verified). Handling and storage follow from these properties. See the storage and stability references for detail.
- Classification
- Research Peptide
- Physical form
- Lyophilized powder
- Purity
- ≥98% (HPLC + LC-MS verified)
- Storage
- −20°C, desiccated, light-protected
Available from Blueprint Labs
Melanotan-2 10mg
Third-party tested, Melanotan-2 supplied as a research material with a certificate of analysis available.
Questions, answered
What is the molecular weight of Melanotan-2?
Melanotan-2 has a documented molecular weight of 1024.18 g/mol.
What is the CAS number for Melanotan-2?
The CAS number on file is 121062-08-6.
What is the amino-acid sequence of Melanotan-2?
The documented sequence is Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2.
Is this chemical data a use recommendation?
No. It is reference identity and property data for laboratory purposes. For research use only. Not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.