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MT2 (Melanotan II) 10mg lyophilized peptide, a cyclic alpha-MSH analog for in-vitro melanocortin receptor research. Third-party tested; COA available.
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Peptides
Purity
High purity (research grade)
Storage
Refrigerate at 2–8°C
Form
Lyophilized powder
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Overview
About MT2 10mg
MT2 (Melanotan II) is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide supplied by Echo Peptides strictly for laboratory and in-vitro research. Structurally an analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (alpha-MSH), it incorporates a lactam bridge that constrains the peptide backbone, a modification researchers associate with increased conformational stability and receptor affinity relative to the native ligand.
As a reference compound in melanocortin pharmacology, MT2 is used in cell-culture and preclinical model systems to probe the melanocortin receptor family (MC1R through MC5R). Its non-selective agonist profile makes it a common tool for investigators mapping receptor-mediated signaling and comparing responses across melanocortin subtypes in vitro.
Key research areas
Melanocortin receptor (MC1R–MC5R) signaling and agonist profiling in cell-culture models
Pigmentation and melanin-synthesis pathways in melanocyte-based in-vitro systems
Appetite regulation and energy-balance mechanisms in preclinical research models
Structure–activity comparisons between cyclic analogs and native alpha-MSH
Specifications
Amount: 10mg per vial
Form: Lyophilized white powder
Sequence: Ac-Nle-c[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH₂
Molecular weight: 1024.2 Da
Solubility: Soluble in bacteriostatic water and common research buffers
Storage: Refrigerate at 2–8°C; long-term stability when lyophilized
Quality: Third-party tested for identity and purity; a Certificate of Analysis is available on request
This product is intended for laboratory and in-vitro research use only and is not for human or veterinary use.
Regulatory notice. Not evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease, and not for human or veterinary use. Sold exclusively for laboratory and in-vitro research by qualified professionals — always follow proper laboratory safety protocols.
This vial
Working with the 10mg vial
This vial contains 10 mg of lyophilized material. Reconstitution does not change that mass — it changes the volume it occupies — so the concentration you end up with is set entirely by how much diluent you add.
Diluent added
Concentration
Concentration
Molarity
1 mL
10 mg/mL
10000 µg/mL
9.76 mM
2 mL
5 mg/mL
5000 µg/mL
4.88 mM
3 mL
3.33 mg/mL
3333 µg/mL
3.25 mM
5 mL
2 mg/mL
2000 µg/mL
1.95 mM
Molarity uses this compound's verified molecular weight of 1024.2 g/mol.
Figures are unit conversions for handling reference material in vitro. Nothing here is a dose or a protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MT2 (Melanotan II) used for in research settings?
MT2 is a non-selective melanocortin receptor agonist used as a reference compound in cell-culture and preclinical models. Researchers study it to profile MC1R–MC5R signaling, pigmentation pathways, and energy-balance mechanisms in vitro. It is supplied for laboratory research use only, not for human or veterinary use.
What is the structure and molecular weight of the MT2 peptide?
MT2 is a cyclic heptapeptide with the sequence Ac-Nle-c[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH₂ and a molecular weight of 1024.2 Da. Its lactam bridge constrains the backbone, a feature associated in the literature with enhanced stability and receptor affinity versus native alpha-MSH.
How should the MT2 10mg lyophilized powder be stored and reconstituted?
The 10mg vial ships as a lyophilized white powder that is soluble in bacteriostatic water or common research buffers. Store it refrigerated at 2–8°C; it shows long-term stability while lyophilized. Each batch is third-party tested for identity and purity, with a Certificate of Analysis available on request.
