Melanotan II acetate salt
SIGMA/M8693 - ≥95% (HPLC)
Synonym: Ac-[Nle4Asp5D-Phe7Lys10]α-MSH-(4-10)-NH2
CAS Number: 121062-08-6 (free base)
Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C50H69N15O9 · xC2H4O2
Molecular Weight: 1024.18 (free base basis)
MDL Number: MFCD06795842
Linear Formula: C50H69N15O9 · xC2H4O2
Product Type: Chemical
| assay | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| color | white |
| form | lyophilized solid |
| InChI | 1S/C50H69N15O9/c1-3-4-16- |
| InChI key | JDKLPDJLXHXHNV-MFVUMRCOSA |
| Quality Level | 200 ![]() |
| shipped in | dry ice |
| SMILES string | [nH]1cncc1C[C@@H]2NC(=O)[ |
| solubility | H2O: soluble 5 mg/mL |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| Amino Acid Sequence: | Ac-Nle-Asp-His-Phe-Arg-Tr |
| Application: | Melanotan II acetate salt has been used to study its inhibitory effects on feeding and energy expenditure in rats. |
| Biochem/physiol Actions: | Melanotan II is a MC3-R/MC4-R melanocortin agonist. |
| General description: | Melanotan II induces melanogenesis and thus increases skin pigmentation. It is an analog of α-melanocyte stimulating hormone. |
| Packaging: | 1 mg in glass bottle |
| RIDADR | NONH for all modes of transport |
| WGK Germany | WGK 3 |
| Flash Point(F) | Not applicable |
| Flash Point(C) | Not applicable |
| Purity | ≥95% (HPLC) |
| Storage Temp. | −20°C |
| UNSPSC | 51111800 |

