Storing and handling Melanotan II in the lab
How to store lyophilised and reconstituted Melanotan II, and good-laboratory-practice handling notes.
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Storing Melanotan II
Lyophilised Melanotan II is stable when kept cold and dry. Store sealed vials at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture.
Before reconstitution
Keep the freeze-dried powder sealed at −20 °C. Avoid repeated temperature cycling.
After reconstitution
Once reconstituted with bacteriostatic water for research, store the vial refrigerated and use within a reasonable research window. Do not freeze-thaw repeatedly.
Good laboratory practice
Handle with clean technique, label vials with contents and date, and keep away from food and drink. Melanotan II is for laboratory and in-vitro research use only.
Frequently asked questions
Is Melanotan II for human use?
No. Melanotan II is supplied strictly for laboratory and in-vitro research use only.
How is Melanotan II stored?
Store sealed vials at −20 °C, dry and out of light; keep the reconstituted vial refrigerated.
Where can I buy Melanotan II in Australia?
You can buy Melanotan II from StarTide with express post Australia-wide.