Endocrine Optimization Research

Melanotan II

Name: Melanotan II
Brand: Elite Bioscience
Price: 72.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

10mg

A melanocortin-receptor agonist studied for pigmentation-signaling research, with honest adverse-event context.

Melanotan II is a melanocortin-receptor agonist studied for its relationship to increased skin pigmentation independent of UV exposure.

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Research use only

All products are sold for laboratory or analytical research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Elite Bioscience is a research-grade supplier and not a compounding pharmacy or 503A/503B outsourcing facility under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Statements on this site have not been evaluated by the FDA. Products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

What it supports

Built for your research

A clear look at what this compound is here to support — in plain language, no hype.

Pigmentation-signaling research

Studied for its relationship to melanocortin-driven melanin production.

Melanocortin-receptor class

Acts on the receptor family that drives skin pigmentation.

Documented adverse-event literature

Mole darkening, dysplastic nevi, and melanoma case reports are part of the published record.

UV-independent signaling

Research shows increased pigmentation independent of sun exposure.

How it's thought to work

The science, plainly

Emerging science suggests how this compound relates to your body's own pathways. We share it for context — not as a promise.

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A melanocortin-receptor agonist

Acts on the receptors that drive melanin production in the skin.

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Pigmentation without UV

Research shows increased skin pigmentation independent of sun exposure.

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Documented adverse-event profile

The literature includes mole changes and melanoma case reports — we discuss this openly.

Handling & storage

Research application notes

How this compound is supplied and handled for laboratory research use.

Supplied as lyophilized powder for laboratory reconstitution with bacteriostatic water.
Store cold and protected from light; handle aseptically once reconstituted.
Intended for in vitro and laboratory research applications only — not for human use.
Safety context is non-negotiable — confirm fit and adverse-event awareness with a specialist in the first chat.

Melanotan II — laboratory research application

Selected research

Emerging science in this area

A few peer-reviewed studies that explore the compound this product is built around. We share these for context and curiosity — not as claims about what this product will do for you.

Evaluation of melanotan-II, a superpotent cyclic melanotropic peptide in a pilot phase-I clinical studyLife Sciences, 1996. Dorr et al. · 1996Early phase-I research in a small group of healthy volunteers reported that Melanotan-II increased skin pigmentation, consistent with its action driving melanogenesis; the same trial documented transient nausea, somnolence, and a stretching/yawning complex as adverse effects. View on PubMed

Risks of unregulated use of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone analogues: a reviewInternational Journal of Dermatology, 2017. Habbema et al. · 2017A dermatology review documenting cutaneous changes such as darkening of existing moles and emergence of dysplastic nevi with unregulated alpha-MSH analogue use, with case reports of melanoma in pre-existing nevi — the basis for multiple national safety warnings. View on PubMed

Melanoma associated with the use of melanotan-IIDermatology, 2014. Hjuler et al. · 2014A published case report describes a young adult who developed cutaneous melanoma after short-term self-administration of Melanotan-II together with sunbed exposure, illustrating the melanoma-safety signal that recurs in the adverse-event literature. View on PubMed

Educational use

These studies are provided for educational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice. They explore the active compound this product is built around, not this specific product. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. For research use only.

Transparency

Certificate of Analysis

Every batch is third-party tested. Here's the proof for this product.

Batch-tested, on the record

The COA for this product is being prepared. Ask in chat and we'll send it straight over.

Good questions

What people ask first

Is Melanotan II safe in research?

We won't sugarcoat it: the adverse-event literature is real — mole darkening, dysplastic nevi, and melanoma case reports tied to unregulated use. The first chat covers this in full, and we encourage dermatologist oversight for related skin-monitoring work.

Why do you carry it?

Because researchers seek it for melanocortin-receptor work, and we'd rather it come with honest context, a specialist-led chat, and skin-monitoring guidance than no conversation at all.

Can I talk to a specialist before buying?

Yes — optional, never required. Every product lists its price and ships through a secure checkout, so you can buy directly. If you want help choosing or matching a compound to your research application, start a private chat with a research specialist.

How is pricing handled?

Every product lists its price on the site. Add to cart and check out securely by card — volume discounts apply automatically. All transactions are secure and encrypted. No surprise charges, no recurring billing.

What if it isn't right for my research?

If a product isn't a fit for your research application, we'll say so and point you to what is. You're never committed by starting a chat, and every order is sold for laboratory and analytical research use only.

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From order to handoff, all easy

Ordered Monday, picked up in Tulum by Wednesday. Two days, start to finish, with clear updates the whole time. Couldn't have asked for it to go any smoother.

Tasha B.· Tulum, MX· Jul 2, 2026

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Third-party tested. You can verify it yourself.

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Plain box, no branding, no markings that would tip off what's inside. Handed to my building's front desk without a second look from anyone. Exactly what you'd want.

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