Material Purity Mt 2 Powder Polypeptide Skin Tanning Melanotan 2 Peptide Melanotan II

• Customization: Available
• Powder: Yes
• Customized: Customized
• Model NO.: CQM-Melanotan II
• Certification: GMP, HSE, ISO 9001, USP, BP
• Suitable for: Adult
• State: Box
• Purity: >99%
• Product Name: Melanotan II
• Name: Melanotan II Powder
• Appearance: White Powder
• Color: White
• Store: Cool Dry Place
• Grade: Pharmaceutical Grade
• Assay: HPLC 99%
• Application: Anthelmintics
• Specific: COA
• Test Method: HPLC
• Shelf Life: 2 Years
• CAS No.: 121062-08-6
• Mf: C50h69n15o9
• M.W: 1024.18
• Density: 1.43
• Transport Package: Negotiable
• Specification: 99%
• Trademark: CQM
• Origin: Xi'an Shaanxi
• Production Capacity: 10kg/Month

Product Description

Material Purity Mt 2 Powder Polypeptide Skin Tanning Melanotan 2 Peptide Melanotan II

Product Description

Product Details

Product Name	Melanotan II
Apperance	White powder
CAS	121062-08-6
MF	C50H69N15O9
MW	1024.18

Melanotan II is a synthetic analogue of the melanocortin peptide hormone alpha-melanocyte stimulating hormone (α-MSH) that occurs naturally. In usage, Melanotan II has been revealed to have aphrodisiac and melanogenesis (tanning) effects that have been subjected to clinical trials and preliminary studies. The compound is a cyclic lactam analogue of α-MSH that has an amino sequence named MTII (Ac-Nle-c[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2). Notably, no government drug regulatory agency across the world had approved for the use of any compound incorporating the Melanotan II peptide by 2010

Application&Function

Melanotan II exerts multiple physiological effects mainly associated with its interaction with melanocortin receptors. Its most notable action is stimulating melanogenesis, the process of melanin production in the skin. By binding to MC1R on melanocytes, it activates the production of cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP), which in turn upregulates the expression of tyrosinase, an enzyme crucial for melanin synthesis. This results in increased skin pigmentation, making it popular, albeit controversially, as a tanning agent. Additionally, Melanotan II has been reported to influence sexual behavior by binding to melanocortin 4 receptors (MC4R) in the central nervous system, potentially enhancing libido in both men and women. However, its use is not approved for human consumption in many countries due to significant risks. These include potential side effects such as nausea, vomiting, and the risk of developing skin tumors due to uncontrolled melanocyte proliferation. Moreover, since it is not regulated as a drug in most regions, there are concerns about product purity and dosage consistency, highlighting the need for caution when considering its use.

Specification

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