Melanotan II (CAS NO.121062-08-6) was first synthesized at the University of Arizona. Researchers decided to find a more potent and stable alternative, one that would be more practical to defend against skin cancer.
The researchers headed by Victor Hruby found a peptide, [Nle4, D-Phe7]-α-MSH, that was approximately 1,000 times more potent than natural α-MSH after synthesizing and
screening hundreds of molecules. They dubbed this new peptide, "Melanotan" (later Melanotan I, now known as afamelanotide). They subsequently developed another analog, Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2), which they named "Melanotan Acetate".
Since their discovery, numerous studies dating back to the mid-1980s have found no obvious toxic effects of the Melanotan peptides. The scientists hoped to use Melanotan peptides to combat melanoma by stimulating the body's natural tanning mechanism to create a tan without first needing exposure to harmful levels of UV radiation. This in turn, they hypothesized, could reduce the potential for skin damage that can eventually lead to skin cancer.
Product Name | Melanotan II/MelanotanII Acetate/MT-2 |
CAS NO. | 121062-08-6 |
Appearance | White Powder |
Purity | 99% |
Density | 1.43 |
Solubility | H2O: 5 mg/mL, soluble |
Acidity Coefficient (pKa) | 13.00±0.70 |
Application | Drug Peptide |
Usage | Melanotan II is a laboratory-made chemical, similar to hormones in the human body. Melanotan II has been shown to have melanin production (tanning) and aphrodisiac effects on humans. |
Storage | Sealed containers at cool and dry place.Protect from sunlight, moisture and pest infestation. |
Chemical Structure |
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