Research overview
MT2 Melanotan-2
Melanotan-2 (MT-2) is a synthetic cyclic lactam analog of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone (α-MSH), studied for melanocortin-receptor signaling and melanogenesis in research models.
Compound profile
- Name
- MT2
- Scientific name
- Melanotan-2
- Molecular formula
- C50H69N15O9
- Molecular weight
- 1024.18 g/mol
- Category
- Research peptide (research use only)
- Documentation
- Third-party tested; per-batch COA when available
Scientific literature
4 curated peer-reviewed studies and public references for MT2. Each opens at its original source; provided for research reference only.
Literature last updated July 27, 2026
For Research Use Only
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MT2 — research grade, third-party tested
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