Melanotan 2 10mg is a research peptide from Dragon Pharma, Europe, supplied as a 10 mg lyophilized vial. Its active substance is listed as Melanotan, and it belongs to the melanocortin family.
Melanocortin receptors sit in the brain and in the skin. They control pigment production, and they also play a part in appetite and libido signalling. Melanotan 2 binds several of them, which is why it shows up in studies beyond pigmentation alone.
How Melanin Production Is Studied
Skin colour comes from melanin, the pigment made by cells called melanocytes. Melanocortin signalling is one of the switches that turns melanin production up. Research with Melanotan 2 looks at that pathway directly, including whether pigmentation changes appear without UV exposure. That is the origin of the interest in this peptide, and it is where most of the published work sits.
Research Areas For Melanotan 2 10mg
Pigmentation research - studied for how melanin production is triggered.
Melanocyte studies - examined at the level of the pigment producing cells.
UV independent tanning - tested where light exposure is kept out of the model.
Appetite research - looked at because melanocortin receptors also affect intake.
Libido studies - used where the same receptor family is measured for behaviour.
All of this is laboratory research. Melanotan 2 10mg is not a medicine and is not sold for human use.
Vial Details
Manufacturer: Dragon Pharma, Europe
Pharmaceutical name: Melanotan
Pack: vial, 10 mg
Form: lyophilized powder for stability
How To Store Melanotan 2 10mg
Keep the sealed vial in a cool, dark and dry place, since light breaks this peptide down. Once mixed, store it in a fridge between 2 and 8 degrees Celsius and use it within a few weeks. Do not shake the vial. Roll it gently between your hands to mix, and keep your tools clean.
Often Researched Together With
Melanocortin research tends to compare peptides from the same family. PT-141 10 mg by Peptide Hubs, also known as Bremelanotide, acts on the same receptors but is studied for a different set of effects. For a second source of the peptide itself, we also stock Melanotan 2 10mg by Peptide Hubs. Labs working on skin and pigment often add GHK-Cu 50mg by Peptide Hubs for the collagen side. Everything sits in our SARMS and Peptides category.
Common Questions About Melanotan 2 10mg
What is Melanotan 2? A synthetic peptide that acts on melanocortin receptors, the same family involved in pigment production and appetite signalling.
Do I need a prescription? No. You can buy Melanotan 2 10mg without prescription from our shop.
Is it the same as Melanotan 1? No. Melanotan 1 and 2 are different peptides with different receptor activity. This listing is Melanotan 2.
Buy Melanotan 2 10mg Online
Add Melanotan 2 10mg to your cart to order the Dragon Pharma vial. Compare it with PT-141 first if you want to study the receptor family side by side, or browse the SARMS and Peptides page for the rest of our stock.
Tier
Amount per dose
What it means
Dose ranges
Low
100 mcg
Cautious starting amount
Moderate
250 mcg
Amount most often used in research
High
500 mcg
Top of the range typically discussed
Key facts
Approval status
Research peptide only; the FDA has not approved any dose for human use
Half-life
Not fixed; varies between reports
Usual route
Injection under the skin (subcutaneous)
Frequency
Once or twice per day
Highest dose studied
500 mcg
Possible side effects
Irritation at the injection spot, nausea, digestive upset
Disclaimer
Figures are math conversions for reference only, not medical advice
Reconstitution calculator
Find out how much bacteriostatic water to add and how many units to draw on your syringe for your Melanotan II dose.
Peptide in the vial
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Bacteriostatic water
mL
Dose you want
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Syringe
Results
Choose your values and press Calculate.
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How the math works
1. Find the concentration
Divide the peptide in the vial by the water added. For example, 5 mg ÷ 2 mL = 2.5 mg/mL, which is 2,500 mcg/mL
2. Work out the volume
Divide the dose by the concentration. For example, 100 mcg ÷ 2,500 mcg/mL = 0.04 mL
3. Convert to units
On a U-100 syringe, multiply the mL by 100. For example, 0.04 mL = 4 units
4. Check the syringe
Make sure the amount fits the syringe you are using
Worked example
Vial
5 mg Melanotan II
Water
2 mL bacteriostatic water
Dose
100 mcg
Syringe
100 units (1 mL)
Concentration
5 mg ÷ 2 mL = 2,500 mcg/mL
Amount to draw
100 mcg ÷ 2,500 mcg/mL = 0.04 mL, which is 4 units on a U-100 syringe
Disclaimer
This tool does math conversions only. It does not choose a dose for you or confirm product quality, safety, or medical suitability.
Reconstitution & Storage
Mixing a peptide takes about a minute. What people usually get wrong is what happens afterwards. Work through the steps in the guide above, then store the vial the way we lay out further down.
How to Reconstitute
The five steps above cover it. Let the vial and the bacteriostatic water sit out until they reach room temperature. Then run the bacteriostatic water down the inside wall of the vial, slowly, so it does not foam up. Swirl it gently until the powder is gone. Do not shake the vial, and do not squirt the bacteriostatic water straight onto the powder.
How to Store the Mixed Peptide
As soon as it is mixed, put the vial back in the fridge. 2 to 8°C (35.6°F to 46.4°F) is what you want, and it stays there until you have used it up. Write the mixing date on the label. Do not rely on memory for that.
Temperature: an ordinary fridge, 2 to 8°C (35.6°F to 46.4°F). Not the freezer, not a kitchen cupboard.
How long it lasts: around 4 weeks. Anything past 28 days goes in the bin.
Light: keep it in the box or in a dark drawer. Light breaks peptides down.
Handling: wipe the stopper with an alcohol swab before each draw, use a new needle and do not shake it. Swirl if it needs a mix.
Freezing: never freeze a mixed solution. Ice crystals form, and a freeze and thaw cycle costs you potency.
Throw it out if: the liquid goes cloudy, changes colour, or you can see particles in it.
The dry powder is much easier to keep. Store it dry and away from light, at room temperature if it is only for a short while, or at -20°C for the long term. Only mix what you are going to use.