MT-2 (Melanotan 2)
Limited evidence — Early or sparse dataWhat it is
A melanocortin agonist that darkens skin and affects libido. Associated with nausea and changes to moles/pigmentation.
Melanotan 2 is a melanocortin agonist that darkens skin and affects libido. Nausea is common, and it can change the appearance of moles — a melanoma-monitoring concern.
Research context
Studied in relation to:
- Pigmentation/libido research
Points in its favour in the literature:
- Reliable tanning/libido effects reported
Caveats and unknowns:
- Nausea common
- Can change moles — melanoma-monitoring concern
- Unlicensed for human use
Handling & reference data
Route in published researchSubcutaneous injection is the route most commonly described in the research literature.
Published clinical / research context (not instructions)Reported research loading ~250 mcg/day, then ~500–1000 mcg 2–3× weekly.
Storage (lyophilised)Lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder: refrigerate at 2–8 °C short-term, or freeze at −20 °C or below for long-term storage. Keep sealed and out of light.
Reconstituted solutionOnce reconstituted: keep refrigerated (2–8 °C), protect from light, do not freeze. With bacteriostatic water, commonly used within ~4 weeks; with plain sterile water, within ~24–48 h.
Worked reconstitution example (arithmetic only)e.g. 10 mg vial + 5 mL → 2 mg/mL (2000 mcg/mL).
Available research formats
| Strength | SKU |
|---|---|
| 10mg | ML10 |
Current pricing (THB with USD/GBP conversion) is shown live in the catalogue, which also has a transparent U-100 reconstitution calculator.