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Melanotan II
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Melanotan II is registered as CAS 121062-08-6, molecular formula C50H69N15O9, average molecular weight 1,024.2 Da. Classified as: cyclic melanocortin receptor agonist peptide.
Melanotan II Chemical Identity
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 121062-08-6 |
| Molecular formula | C50H69N15O9 |
| Molecular weight | 1,024.2 Da |
| InChIKey | JDKLPDJLXHXHNV-MFVUMRCOSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 92432 |
| Category | Melanocortin agonists |
| Aliases | MT2, MT-II, MT-2 |
CANNOT_AUTO_VERIFY
Formula and mass for Melanotan II are registry values, not cross-checked against a sequence.
Melanotan II References
- PubChem CID 92432chemical_identity
- CAS Common Chemistry 121062-08-6chemical_identity
- Changes in Oral Mucosa Associated with Melanotan II Injections: A Case Report.PMID 41752902 · DOI 10.3390/life16020265 · literature
- Melanotan II nasal spray: a possible risk factor for oral mucosal malignant melanoma?PMID 40210573 · DOI 10.1016/j.ijom.2025.03.014 · literature
- Antidepressant-like and antistress effects of the ACTH(4-10) synthetic analogs Semax and Melanotan II on male rats in a model of chronic unpredictable stress.PMID 39442746 · DOI 10.1016/j.ejphar.2024.177068 · literature
Provenance
Reviewed by Ben Laythee, Lead Chemist