Melanotan II Starter Kit

Melanotan II Starter Kit — Research Peptide + Lab Supplies Bundle

The Melanotan II Starter Kit combines a 10mg vial of Melanotan II with the diluent and consumables needed to reconstitute it and handle the solution in a laboratory: a 10mL vial of bacteriostatic water, five sterile 1mL syringes and two alcohol swabs. It is often searched for as the melanotan starter kit, MT2 kit or melanotan 2 bundle, and it lets a first order for melanocortin research arrive as one matched set.

Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide analogue of alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, written in full as Ac-Nle-cyclo[Asp-His-D-Phe-Arg-Trp-Lys]-NH2. It is studied for melanogenesis and pigmentation, for melanocortin signalling in central sexual-function circuits, and for MC4R-mediated appetite regulation. It is a non-selective agonist at MC1R, MC3R, MC4R and MC5R that raises cyclic AMP; the full mechanism is on the Melanotan II product page.

Omega Peptides Australia supplies the peptide in this kit as a high-purity (≥99% HPLC) COA-verified lyophilised powder in a sealed sterile vial. Kits are dispatched the same day from within Australia on orders placed before 12pm, and the batch Certificate of Analysis is published in our COA library.

What is included

• 1 × Melanotan II 10mg vial Lyophilised powder, ≥99% by HPLC, sealed sterile vial with batch COA. Sold separately at $79.99.
• 1 × Bacteriostatic water 10mL Sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol preservative in a resealable multi-puncture vial. Sold separately at $29.99.
• 5 × 1mL sterile syringes Fixed-needle, Luer-style, individually sealed, single-use, graduated for accurate small-volume transfer. A 5-pack is sold separately at $15.99.
• 2 × alcohol swabs Individually wrapped, for wiping vial septa before each puncture.

Key research areas

• Melanogenesis and pigmentation Activation of MC1R on melanocytes raises cAMP, up-regulates MITF and increases tyrosinase activity, shifting melanin synthesis towards eumelanin, a pathway examined in cultured melanocytes and preclinical models.
• Central melanocortin signalling Melanotan II activates MC3R and MC4R in the hypothalamus. Preclinical work and early clinical investigations in the 1990s linked this to erectile responses, which led to the development of bremelanotide (PT-141).
• Appetite and energy balance In rodent models, central administration reduces food intake through MC4R, so the compound serves as a tool agonist in leptin-POMC-MC4R research.

Why these are supplied together

A lyophilised peptide cannot be used in an experiment until it is dissolved, and the choice of diluent matters. Bacteriostatic water is sterile water with 0.9% benzyl alcohol added; the preservative inhibits bacterial growth, which allows the same diluent vial to be drawn from repeatedly for 28 days after first puncture. Plain sterile water has no preservative and is meant for single use, so pairing Melanotan II with bacteriostatic water gives a solution that can be refrigerated and sampled across a series of in-vitro experiments.

The syringes and swabs close the loop. Reconstitution needs a measured volume of diluent transferred into the peptide vial, and later samples must be drawn accurately; a graduated 1mL syringe reads to 0.01mL. Swabbing the septum before each puncture reduces the chance of contaminating either vial. Supplying all four together means the components are matched, in date, and cheaper than bought separately.

Specifications

Available sizes and pricing

The kit is sold as a single bundle at $109.99. Bought individually, the three priced components come to $125.97 (Melanotan II 10mg at $79.99, bacteriostatic water 10mL at $29.99 and a 5-pack of 1mL syringes at $15.99), so the kit saves $15.98 before the swabs are counted. The Retatrutide + Melanotan 2 Starter Bundle adds a second peptide; all bundles are in the kits and bundles collection.

• Melanotan II Starter Kit — $109.99 (components valued at $125.97 separately)

Quality and COA verification

The Melanotan II vial in every kit comes from a batch tested independently by Janoshik Analytical before release. HPLC measures purity against the ≥99% specification and mass spectrometry confirms the molecular mass matches the compound, so identity and purity are both verified. A Certificate of Analysis for each batch is published in our COA library, matched to the batch number on the vial. The peptide is lyophilised and sealed in a sterile vial, the water and syringes are sterile and individually sealed, and the kit is cushioned for domestic transit.

Frequently bought together

• Melanotan I (10mg) — $69.99, the linear MC1R-preferring analogue for side-by-side selectivity comparisons
• Melanotan II (10mg) — $79.99, an additional vial for extended experimental series
• Bacteriostatic Water (3mL) — $14.99, a spare small diluent vial
• 1mL Insulin Syringes (10 Pack) — $19.99, extra sterile syringes beyond the five included

Research guides

• Peptide storage guide: how to store lyophilised peptides properly
• COA testing explained: how research peptides are verified
• Peptide reconstitution calculator
• Certificates of Analysis library

Frequently asked questions

What is in the Melanotan II Starter Kit?
The kit contains one 10mg vial of lyophilised Melanotan II, one 10mL vial of bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol), five individually sealed sterile 1mL fixed-needle syringes and two alcohol swabs. Everything needed to reconstitute the peptide and handle the solution in a laboratory arrives in one parcel with the batch COA.

What is Melanotan II?
Melanotan II is a synthetic cyclic heptapeptide derived from alpha-melanocyte-stimulating hormone, first synthesised at the University of Arizona in the 1980s. It is a non-selective melanocortin agonist active at MC1R, MC3R, MC4R and MC5R, studied in pigmentation, sexual-function and appetite research, and supplied here strictly for in-vitro laboratory use.

Do I need bacteriostatic water and syringes?
Yes, for laboratory handling. The peptide is a dry lyophilised powder and must be dissolved before any experiment; bacteriostatic water is the recommended diluent because its 0.9% benzyl alcohol keeps the vial usable for 28 days. Sterile 1mL syringes transfer a measured volume of diluent into the vial and draw accurate samples.

How much do I save with the bundle?
The kit costs $109.99. The same Melanotan II 10mg vial is $79.99 on its own, the 10mL bacteriostatic water is $29.99 and a 5-pack of 1mL syringes is $15.99, which totals $125.97, so the bundle saves $15.98 on the priced items. The two alcohol swabs are included on top.

Can I buy the items separately?
Yes. Melanotan II 10mg, bacteriostatic water in 3mL and 10mL sizes, and 1mL sterile syringes in 5-packs and 10-packs are each listed as individual products, so you can top up any component without re-buying the kit. The bundle is simply the cheaper way to get a matched first set.

Can I buy Melanotan II at Chemist Warehouse or a pharmacy in Australia?
No. The TGA classifies Melanotan II as a prescription-only substance, but no products containing it are on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods, so Chemist Warehouse, Priceline and other retail pharmacies do not stock it, and the TGA has warned repeatedly about melanotan tanning products. The compound in this kit is a laboratory reagent, not a medicine.

Can Australian compounding pharmacies supply Melanotan II?
Compounding pharmacies in Australia prepare medicines only for an individual patient on a practitioner's prescription and do not sell peptides to the public. Research suppliers such as Omega Peptides Australia supply the lyophilised research compound for laboratory use, a separate category.

How do you reconstitute Melanotan II?
Wipe both septa with a swab, draw the required volume of bacteriostatic water into a syringe, pierce the peptide vial and let the water run slowly down the inside wall rather than onto the powder. Swirl gently until clear; never shake. Refrigerate the reconstituted vial at 2–8°C and use it within 28 days.

How should Melanotan II be stored?
Keep the lyophilised vial at 2–8°C short term or −20°C long term, protected from light and moisture, and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles. Once reconstituted, store the solution at 2–8°C and use it within 28 days. The bacteriostatic water can be kept at room temperature before opening and used within 28 days of first puncture.

Where can I buy the Melanotan II Starter Kit in Australia?
Omega Peptides Australia holds the kit in domestic stock and ships from within Australia. Orders placed before 12pm are dispatched the same day, the peptide vial carries an independent COA, and the full range is in our research peptides collection. We do not supply Melanotan II for human use.

What does the Melanotan II Starter Kit cost in Australia?
The kit is $109.99 in Australian dollars, covering a 10mg Melanotan II vial (about $8.00 per mg when bought alone at $79.99), 10mL of bacteriostatic water, five 1mL syringes and two alcohol swabs. That is $15.98 less than the $125.97 the priced components cost individually, with the batch COA included.

How do I get the Melanotan II Starter Kit online in Australia?
Add the kit to your cart on this page and check out. Orders placed before 12pm are dispatched the same business day from our Australian facility with tracked domestic shipping. Packaging is plain and discreet, the vials are cushioned, and a tracking number is emailed once the parcel is collected.

Is Melanotan II legal in Australia?
Omega Peptides Australia supplies Melanotan II strictly for lawful in-vitro laboratory research. It is not approved by the TGA for human or veterinary use and is not sold as a medicine or supplement. Purchasers are responsible for ensuring their intended use complies with all applicable laws.

How long does the bacteriostatic water last after the first puncture?
Twenty-eight days. The 0.9% benzyl alcohol inhibits bacterial growth, which is what makes a multi-puncture vial possible, but the preservative is not indefinite and each puncture carries a small contamination risk. Record the date of first use, wipe the septum before every draw, and discard the vial after 28 days or if it turns cloudy.

⚠ For in-vitro research and laboratory use only. Not for human or veterinary use.