Melanotan-2 (MT2) — Research Overview

Melanotan-2 (MT2) is a synthetic melanocortin analogue studied in pigmentation and receptor-signalling research. This overview covers what it is, from a research perspective.

What MT2 is

Melanotan-2 is a synthetic analogue of α-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) — a cyclic peptide that acts on the melanocortin family of receptors. Its structure makes it more stable than natural α-MSH, which is part of why it is used as a reference compound in melanocortin-receptor research.

At East Coast Labs, MT2 is supplied as a lyophilised powder with an independently published Certificate of Analysis for every batch.

Areas of scientific research interest

Published literature has explored Melanotan-2 in experimental models related to:

• Melanocortin-receptor (MC1R–MC5R) signalling studies
• Pigmentation and melanogenesis research
• Peptide-receptor binding and structure–activity research
• Neuroendocrine signalling models

These describe research contexts only, not efficacy claims. MT2 is not approved for therapeutic use and is not supplied for human or animal consumption.

Physical & handling properties

• Format: lyophilised white-to-off-white powder
• Class: cyclic synthetic melanocortin-analogue peptide
• Reconstitution: dissolve gently in bacteriostatic water to a clear solution
• Storage: refrigerate lyophilised and reconstituted vials, protected from light (storage guide)

Purity and verification

Because MT2 is a cyclic peptide, confirming identity by mass spectrometry matters alongside HPLC purity — both are reported on the batch Certificate of Analysis, independently tested and published before listing, verifiable by batch number. See How Peptide Purity Is Tested.

Supplied strictly for laboratory research use only. Not for human or animal consumption. We do not provide dosing or administration guidance.