Category:
Peptides
CAS NO:
121062-08-6
Standard:
ChP,USP,BP,EP,JP,
Appearance:
solid
Molecular Weight:
1024.17796
Density:
1.43 g/cm3
Storage Temperature:
?20°C
Refractive index:
1.669
Solubility:
5 mg/mL, soluble in water
Melanotan II is a synthetic analog of alpha-MSH, primarily utilized in research contexts for its melanocortin receptor agonist properties. The standard synthesis involves solid-phase peptide chemistry yielding the specific sequence with molecular formula C41H60N12O7S and CAS number 155896-26-5.
This compound is strictly limited to laboratory research use and is not approved for human therapeutic administration. Storage requires sealed containment at -20°C under inert atmosphere to prevent hydrolysis and oxidation. Handling mandates appropriate PPE due to potential biological activity.