Melanotan II (MT2) 10mg

Melanotan II 10 mg is a high-purity lyophilized peptide research compound supplied exclusively for scientific investigation and controlled laboratory experimentation. For research use only — not for human or veterinary use.  

Product Overview

Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic peptide research compound developed for advanced laboratory investigations involving melanocortin receptor biology, peptide receptor signalling and intracellular molecular communication. Its precisely engineered molecular structure has attracted scientific interest within peptide research, where investigators continue to explore melanocortin receptor-mediated signalling mechanisms and biochemical communication systems under carefully controlled laboratory conditions. This preparation contains 10 mg of lyophilized Melanotan II supplied in a sealed research vial. Independent analytical testing confirmed an assay content of 11.86 mg for this production batch. Chromatographic analysis confirmed 99.5 percent purity, while identity was independently evaluated through FTIR spectrum analysis, retention time confirmation and molecular ion mass identification. Microbiological testing reported 0 CFU/g for both total aerobic microbial count and total yeast and mold count, while bacterial endotoxin analysis returned a result of 0.016 EU/mg. Comprehensive elemental impurity screening additionally reported arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, nickel, vanadium and cobalt below 0.001 ppm. With its highly defined molecular identity, reproducible analytical characteristics and comprehensive third-party verification, Melanotan II provides researchers with a well-characterised peptide material suitable for advanced peptide investigations and controlled in vitro laboratory studies.  

Peptide Overview

Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic peptide research compound commonly utilised in laboratory investigations involving melanocortin receptor biology, peptide chemistry and receptor-mediated molecular signalling. The compound belongs to the broader field of melanocortin peptide research and is structurally associated with experimental investigations originating from alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone peptide biology. Researchers employ Melanotan II in controlled experimental models designed to investigate melanocortin receptor interactions, peptide-mediated signalling pathways and complex biochemical regulatory systems. Its defined cyclic structure and reproducible analytical characteristics allow the compound to be evaluated through complementary chromatographic, spectroscopic and mass spectrometric techniques. Today, Melanotan II continues to appear throughout experimental research involving peptide pharmacology, receptor biology, molecular signalling and melanocortin peptide science.  

Historical Background and Scientific Context

Melanocortin peptides have been investigated extensively within molecular biology and peptide pharmacology because of their interactions with the melanocortin receptor family. Advances in synthetic peptide engineering enabled researchers to develop modified and cyclic peptide compounds for investigating receptor interactions and intracellular signalling pathways under controlled experimental conditions. Melanotan II emerged from this broader area of melanocortin peptide research and became a recognised experimental compound for laboratory investigations involving melanocortin receptor biology. Modern analytical technologies including ultra-high-performance liquid chromatography, FTIR identification and mass spectrometry have significantly improved the ability to verify peptide identity, purity and manufacturing consistency across laboratory-grade research compounds. Today, Melanotan II remains part of the expanding field of investigational peptides utilised exclusively for scientific research and controlled in vitro experimentation.  

Mechanistic Focus in Research

Within controlled laboratory environments, Melanotan II is commonly investigated in relation to melanocortin receptor signalling and peptide-mediated intracellular communication systems. Research investigations frequently explore:

• Melanocortin receptor biology
• Peptide receptor signalling pathways
• Receptor-mediated intracellular communication
• Cellular regulatory mechanisms
• Molecular signalling pathways
• Peptide-receptor interaction research
• Comparative melanocortin peptide investigations
• Controlled molecular interaction studies

These experimental models allow researchers to investigate complex peptide-mediated receptor mechanisms while maintaining carefully controlled laboratory conditions.  

Analytical Verification (COA)

Each batch of Melanotan II supplied by Grail Formula undergoes comprehensive independent third-party laboratory verification to confirm peptide identity, assay content, purity and microbiological quality. Analytical testing for this batch was performed by Liquilabs s.r.o. Czechia using chromatographic, spectrometric, microbiological and mass spectrometry techniques. Batch: GF-MELII10-B242

• Assay Content: 11.86 mg
• Purity: 99.5 %
• Identification by FTIR Spectrum: 993
• Identification by Retention Time: 0.995
• Molecular Ion Mass Identification: 1024 Da
• Bacterial Endotoxins: 0.016 EU/mg
• Total Aerobic Microbial Count: 0 CFU/g
• Total Yeast and Mold Count: 0 CFU/g

Independent peptide screening measured an assay content of 11.86 mg with a reported analytical uncertainty of ±0.06 mg. Purity analysis confirmed 99.5 percent purity with a reported analytical uncertainty of ±0.5 percent. Identity was evaluated through FTIR spectrum analysis with a reported result of 993 and retention time analysis with a result of 0.995. Mass spectrometry identified a molecular ion mass of 1024 Da with a reported analytical uncertainty of ±1 Da, providing an additional independent identity parameter for the tested material. Bacterial endotoxin testing returned a result of 0.016 EU/mg, remaining within the laboratory’s stated acceptable range of 0–0.5 EU/mg. Microbiological testing reported 0 CFU/g for total aerobic microbial count and 0 CFU/g for total yeast and mold count. Independent elemental impurity analysis reported arsenic, cadmium, mercury, lead, nickel, vanadium and cobalt below 0.001 ppm. These analytical procedures provide independent confirmation of peptide identity, purity, traceability and important batch-specific laboratory quality parameters.  

Research Applications

Within controlled laboratory environments, Melanotan II may be utilised in experimental models designed to investigate melanocortin receptor biology, peptide signalling and molecular regulatory mechanisms. Examples of research applications include:

• Melanocortin receptor biology investigations
• Peptide receptor signalling research
• Intracellular signalling investigations
• Molecular pathway analysis
• Receptor interaction studies
• Comparative melanocortin peptide investigations
• Cellular communication research
• Controlled in vitro peptide studies

These applications are intended exclusively for scientific and laboratory investigation.  

Grail Formula Quality

Every Grail Formula research compound is supported by comprehensive independent analytical verification and transparent batch-specific laboratory documentation. Each production batch undergoes extensive testing to verify:

• Peptide identity confirmation
• Assay content verification
• Purity assessment
• Molecular ion mass verification
• Retention time confirmation
• FTIR spectrum identification
• Endotoxin analysis
• Microbial contamination screening
• Elemental impurity screening
• Complete batch traceability

Independent laboratory testing helps provide researchers with reliable, reproducible and transparently documented research material suitable for advanced scientific investigation.  

When You Choose Grail Formula

When selecting Grail Formula, researchers receive independently verified research compounds supported by complete Certificates of Analysis and transparent batch-specific laboratory documentation. Our analytical verification programme includes assay determination, purity confirmation, FTIR spectrum identification, retention time verification, molecular ion mass identification, endotoxin screening, microbiological analysis and comprehensive elemental impurity testing. Every production batch is accompanied by a downloadable Certificate of Analysis issued by Liquilabs s.r.o. Czechia, providing complete traceability, independent verification and confidence in the analytical quality of every research compound supplied.  

Research Use Limitation

• Used solely for laboratory and in vitro research
• Not approved for human consumption
• Not approved for veterinary use
• Not intended for diagnostic purposes
• Not intended for therapeutic applications
• Not permitted for clinical administration
• For research use only

• Independently analysed by Liquilabs s.r.o. Czechia
• 99.5 % purity confirmed by COA
• Assay content verified at 11.86 mg
• Identification confirmed by FTIR spectrum and retention time analysis
• Molecular ion mass identified at 1024 Da
• Bacterial endotoxin level of 0.016 EU/mg
• No detectable heavy metals or microbial contamination
• Research-grade peptide compound
• For research use only – not for human or veterinary use

For laboratory research only. Not intended for human consumption, injection, or cosmetic use.

This product is for research purposes only. Not for human use or diagnostic/therapeutic applications. Keep out of reach of children.