2D Molecular Structure
- CID
- 12004215
- Standard InChIKey
- DSZOEVVLZMNAEH-BXUJZNQYSA-N
- FDA UNII
- 4NR672T8NL
- Residue Count
- 9 AA
- Structural Modifications
- C-terminal amide (–NH2)
- Cys1–Cys6 intramolecular disulfide
- PubChem record is the monoacetate salt — matches the supplied form
Oxytocin Acetate
Also known as: Oxytocin (acetate salt)
- CAS Number
- 6233-83-6
- Molecular Formula
- C45H70N12O14S2
- Molecular Weight
- 1067.2 g/mol (acetate salt)
- Purity
- Batch-specific
- Form
- Lyophilized powder
- Enquiry Sizes
- Research vial • Bulk / custom fill (quote required)
- Peptide Sequence9 residues
- Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (disulfide bridge Cys1–Cys6)
Compliance Notice: All products supplied by BioTech Pharma are intended strictly for laboratory research and development use only. They are not intended for human or veterinary use, diagnosis, treatment, or consumption of any kind. By submitting an enquiry, the requester confirms they are a qualified researcher or institution and accepts full responsibility for compliant handling and use.
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Documentation requests are reviewed against the records available for the applicable lot. Availability, methods, and values must be confirmed for the specific enquiry and are not promised in advance.
Form supplied: Lyophilized powder. Your selections are carried into the quote request automatically.
Overview
Oxytocin is a cyclic nonapeptide neurohypophyseal hormone characterized by an intramolecular disulfide bridge between the two cysteine residues (Cys1–Cys6) that forms a six-residue ring with a C-terminal tripeptide tail; the sequence is amidated at the C-terminus. The acetate salt supplied here corresponds to PubChem record CID 12004215 (C45H70N12O14S2).
In research, oxytocin is a defined agonist of the oxytocin receptor and is used to study neuroendocrine signaling, social- and stress-behavior models, and smooth-muscle physiology in preclinical and in-vitro systems. These experimental uses are distinct from any established clinical pharmacology, and the compound is offered only as a research reference peptide.
BioTech Pharma provides oxytocin acetate as a lyophilized powder for research use only. Because the molecule contains a disulfide bond, handling that limits reduction and oxidation is advisable. Lot-specific analytical documentation may be available and should be confirmed for the applicable material.
Research Applications
- Oxytocin-receptor agonist pharmacology
- Neuroendocrine and social-behavior models
- Stress-response and neuropeptide signaling research
- Smooth-muscle and uterine-tissue physiology models
- Disulfide-cyclized peptide chemistry and handling
Frequently Asked Questions
Scientific References
Analytical Data
Lot-specific documentation may be available for the applicable material and must be confirmed per enquiry. Where available, it may include:
- HPLC purity result
- LC-MS identity confirmation
- Appearance
- Net content
Request the records you need with your quote and we will confirm availability for your batch.
Procurement Details
Availability, lead time, salt / content basis, and cold-chain requirements depend on the specific lot and quantity, so we confirm them per enquiry rather than publishing fixed figures. Request confirmation for your requirements with your quote and our team will respond with details for the applicable batch.
Storage & Handling
Lyophilized: store sealed at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Reconstituted solutions should be kept refrigerated (2–8 °C); the disulfide bond makes oxytocin sensitive in solution, so prepared-solution stability is lot-specific and should be verified for each application. Prepared-solution stability should be confirmed for the applicable material.
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