Melanotan II: What It Is & Research Status

Type: Peptide
Research area: Skin & aging research
Research stage: Laboratory and animal research
FDA status: Not an FDA-approved medicine

About Melanotan II

A synthetic melanocortin analog. Not approved; regulators have warned consumers about unapproved tanning injections.

Where the research stands

Most published work on this compound comes from laboratory, animal or early human studies. Results in those settings don't always carry over to people, and long-term safety data are limited.

Read the studies

PubMed ↗ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Educational information only; not medical advice. Talk to a licensed doctor before using any compound.

Common questions

Is Melanotan II an FDA-approved medicine?

No. Melanotan II is not an FDA-approved medicine. Research stage: Laboratory and animal research.

Does EKO Labs sell Melanotan II?

No. EKO Labs does not sell Melanotan II or any research compound. This library is for education only. EKO Labs offers FDA-approved prescription treatments only after a licensed doctor decides they are right for you.

Can people use Melanotan II?

This page does not cover personal use. Products labeled "research use only" are not made or approved for people. Ask a licensed doctor before using any compound.

What is the molecular formula of Melanotan II?

According to PubChem (U.S. National Library of Medicine), Melanotan II has the molecular formula C50H69N15O9 and a molar mass of about 1,024.2 g/mol.