Oxytocin acetate

Identity & specification

Amount in vial

Contents

oxytocin-acetate

Purity

>99%

SKU

oxytocin-acetate

5 or more 5%
10 or more 10%
50 or more 20%
100 or more 25%

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Purity

≥99%

Storage

Refrigerate 2–8°C

COA

With every order

Use

Research only

For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use, diagnostic procedures, or food applications. Buyer assumes all responsibility for safe handling and lawful use.

Description

Specifications

  • Form: White lyophilized powder
  • Standard vial size: 10mg
  • Purity: ≥99% (HPLC & Mass Spec verified)
  • Sequence: Cyclic nonapeptide
  • Storage: Store lyophilized powder at -20°C; refrigerate at 2–8°C once reconstituted
  • CAS Number: 50-56-6

Overview

Oxytocin is a well-characterized cyclic nonapeptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus, studied across reproductive physiology, social-behavior neuroscience, and cardiovascular research.

Mechanism & Research Findings

Oxytocin activates the oxytocin receptor (OXTR), a G-protein coupled receptor expressed in uterine smooth muscle, mammary tissue, and throughout the central nervous system, including the amygdala and nucleus accumbens. Beyond its classical roles in uterine contraction and milk-ejection reflex research, oxytocin is one of the most heavily studied peptides in social-bonding and trust-behavior neuroscience, with rodent and human research examining its role in pair-bonding, stress-buffering, and prosocial behavior circuits.

Research Applications

  • OXTR receptor pharmacology
  • Social-bonding and prosocial-behavior neuroscience
  • Uterine/reproductive smooth-muscle research

For laboratory research use only. Not for human consumption, diagnostic, or therapeutic use.

Additional information

Dosage

10mg, 2mg, 5mg

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