Melanotan II

Tocris Bioscience, part of Bio-Techne | Catalog # 2566

High affinity melanocortin receptor agonist
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Description

High affinity melanocortin receptor agonist

Alternative Names

MT-II

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Product Description

Melanotan II is a high affinity melanocortin receptor agonist (Ki values are 0.67, 6.6, 34 and 46 nM for MC1, MC4, MC3 and MC5 receptors respectively). Stimulates erectile activity, inhibits food intake and displays neuroprotective properties in vivo.

Product Specifications

Molecular Weight

1024.19

Formula

C50H69N15O9

Storage

Store at -20°C

Purity

≥95% (HPLC)

CAS Number

121062-08-6

PubChem ID

92432

InChI Key

JDKLPDJLXHXHNV-MFVUMRCOSA-N

SMILES

CCCC[C@H](NC(C)=O)C(=O)N[C@H]1CC(=O)NCCCC[C@H](NC(=O)[C@H](CC2=CNC3=C2C=CC=C3)NC(=O)[C@H](CCCNC(N)=N)NC(=O)[C@@H](CC2=CC=CC=C2)NC(=O)[C@H](CC2=CNC=N2)NC1=O)C(N)=O

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Solubility

Solubility Soluble to 0.7mg/ml in water

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