MT-2 Melanotan 2 Single Vial
Skin & Aesthetic · single vial · no minimum order
MT-2 Melanotan 2 is available as an individual vial shipped from our UK facility, so a laboratory can take one vial rather than a wholesale box. Every single vial is the same material as the factory-direct range, held in the UK for tracked next-working-day delivery, and supplied strictly for laboratory research.
No minimum order
One vial is a valid order
24 hour UK dispatch
Tracked, working days
≥99% stated purity
Buying at volume instead?
The wholesale format is a multi-vial factory-direct box with a lower per-vial cost and a minimum order quantity. See MT-2 Melanotan 2 factory direct.
MT-2 Melanotan 2
About MT-2 Melanotan 2
Melanotan II, also known as Melanotan 2, MT-2, or MT-II, is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) developed for laboratory research applications. The compound's full chemical designation is Ac-Nle-cyclo(Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys)-NH2, representing a cyclic peptide structure that enhances stability and receptor binding affinity. The mechanism of action centres on melanocortin receptor activation. Melanotan II binds to melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R, to stimulate melanin production in skin cells, resulting in increased pigmentation in research models. Additionally, the compound affects MC4R receptors, which are involved in appetite regulation and sexual function pathways, leading to observed effects on appetite suppression and libido enhancement in studies. Research indicates several primary effects in laboratory models, including increased skin pigmentation, appetite suppression, enhanced libido, potential weight loss, and possible reduction in UV-induced skin damage. However, the evidence grade is classified as C, reflecting limited human trial data. Available studies primarily focus on pigmentation and libido effects, showing positive outcomes but with small sample sizes and insufficient long-term safety data. The research literature reports that whilst initial findings demonstrate the compound's biological activity at melanocortin receptors, comprehensive pharmacokinetic data including half-life, bioavailability, and optimal dosing parameters remain to be fully established. This peptide represents an important research tool for investigating melanocortin receptor pathways and their physiological roles in pigmentation, metabolic regulation, and sexual function.
Mechanism
Melanotan II is a synthetic analogue of the alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), which binds to melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R, to stimulate melanin production in the skin. This results in increased pigmentation. It also affects MC4R, which is involved in appetite regulation and sexual function, leading to its effects on appetite suppression and libido enhancement.
Reported research findings
- Increased skin pigmentation
- Appetite suppression
- Enhanced libido
- Potential weight loss
- Possible reduction in UV-induced skin damage
Why a single vial
Pilot and method work
A single vial covers assay development, method validation or a short pilot run without committing to a wholesale quantity of MT-2 Melanotan 2.
UK held, fast turnaround
Vials ship from our UK facility on a tracked service, so a study is not waiting on an international consignment or a customs queue.
Same material as the box
Single vials are drawn from the same vetted manufacturing source as the factory-direct range, with the same batch documentation.
Predictable spend
Small laboratories and independent researchers can budget one vial at a time rather than a full minimum order quantity.
Storage and handling
Before reconstitution
Store the sealed lyophilised vial at 2 to 8°C, protected from light and moisture. Longer term storage at minus 20°C is common laboratory practice.
After reconstitution
Reconstituted solution is held refrigerated at 2 to 8°C and used within the window appropriate to the compound. Avoid repeated freeze and thaw cycles.
Reconstitution
Bacteriostatic water is the usual diluent. Our reconstitution calculator works out the diluent volume for a given target concentration.
Documentation
Every vial carries a batch number for traceable laboratory records, and independent verification is encouraged.
See the reconstitution guide and the calculator.
FAQs
Can I order a single vial of MT-2 Melanotan 2 without a minimum order?+
Yes. The single-vial range exists precisely so a laboratory can take one vial of MT-2 Melanotan 2 rather than a full wholesale box. There is no minimum order quantity on this format.
How quickly does a MT-2 Melanotan 2 single vial ship in the UK?+
Single vials are held in our UK facility and dispatched within 24 hours of a cleared payment on working days, on a tracked UK service. Orders placed at the weekend go out on the next working day.
How does the single vial differ from the factory-direct box?+
The compound and the manufacturing source are the same. The factory-direct box is a wholesale multi-vial pack with a minimum order quantity and a lower per-vial cost, while the single vial is one vial from UK stock for small-scale or pilot work.
What purity is stated for MT-2 Melanotan 2?+
≥99% manufacturer-stated purity. Buyers are encouraged to run independent third-party verification, and our testing directory lists laboratories that perform it.
Is this MT-2 Melanotan 2 vial for human use?+
No. Every PeptX product, including the single-vial range, is supplied strictly for laboratory research. It is not for human consumption, diagnosis, treatment or any clinical use.
What is Melanotan II?+
Melanotan II (MT-2) is a synthetic analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH) used in laboratory research. It acts as a melanocortin receptor agonist, primarily targeting MC1R and MC4R receptors to study pigmentation, appetite regulation, and sexual function pathways.
How does Melanotan II work?+
Melanotan II works by binding to melanocortin receptors, particularly MC1R to stimulate melanin production and increase pigmentation, and MC4R which affects appetite and sexual function. This dual receptor activity makes it valuable for studying multiple physiological pathways in research models.
What is the half-life of Melanotan II?+
Comprehensive pharmacokinetic data for Melanotan II, including precise half-life measurements, remains to be fully established in the research literature. Studies are ongoing to characterise the complete pharmacokinetic profile of this research peptide.
How is Melanotan II stored?+
Melanotan II should be stored as a lyophilised powder at -20°C or below until use. Once reconstituted with sterile solvent, the solution should be refrigerated at 2-8°C and used according to research protocol timeframes. Proper storage is essential for maintaining peptide stability and research integrity.
Other single vials in Skin & Aesthetic
Strictly for laboratory research. Not for human consumption, diagnosis or treatment.