Melanotan 2
Also known as Melanotan 2 — this name points to Melanotan II in our directory.
About Melanotan II
A synthetic melanocortin peptide originally developed for tanning—now notorious for unregulated online sale.
Melanotan II activates melanocortin receptors, increasing skin pigmentation and (as a side effect) libido. It is not FDA-approved; injectable products sold online are unregulated with risks of nausea, mole changes, and unknown purity. Scenesse (afamelanotide) is a related approved implant for a rare light-sensitivity disorder.
Where you will see Melanotan 2
Melanotan 2 is a marketing or trade name people search when they mean Melanotan II. On retail shelves the INCI list on the back of the package may use a longer systematic name even when the front label shows a nickname.
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Other names
MT-II
Melanotan 2
Afamelanotide analog
Common questions
Is Melanotan 2 the same as Melanotan II?
Yes. Melanotan 2 is a brand or nickname that refers to Melanotan II in our directory—the same active molecule, different packaging or marketing name.
What is Melanotan II?
A synthetic melanocortin peptide originally developed for tanning—now notorious for unregulated online sale. Melanotan II activates melanocortin receptors, increasing skin pigmentation and (as a side effect) libido. It is not FDA-approved; injectable products sold online are unregulated with risks of nausea, mole changes, and unknown purity. Scenesse (afamelanotide) is a related approved implant for a rare light-sensitivity disorder.
How do I find Melanotan 2 on a label?
Melanotan 2 may appear on retail product fronts, but confirm the INCI list matches Melanotan II before assuming the formula is identical across brands.