Description
Physical Appearance: Fine white lyophilized powder
Contents: 2 mg Oxytocin per vial
Peptide Purity: >99%
Stability:
- Lyophilized: Store at -20°C
- Reconstituted: Store at 4°C and avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles
Chemical Profile
Chemical Name: Oxytocin acetate salt
Molecular Formula: C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂
Molecular Weight: 1007.19 g/mol
Peptide Sequence: Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH₂ (with disulfide bond between Cys1 and Cys6)
Class: Neuropeptide hormone / Nonapeptide
Half-Life: Approximately 3–5 minutes (plasma)
About Oxytocin
Oxytocin is a naturally occurring neuropeptide hormone primarily known for its roles in childbirth and lactation. It is also involved in a wide array of physiological and behavioral functions, including social bonding, stress modulation, and emotional regulation. In research settings, oxytocin is studied for its effects on mood, trust, social cognition, and anxiety reduction.
Research Studies
▪ Social Behavior & Bonding
▪ Stress & Anxiety Regulation
- Reduces amygdala activity in response to social stress
- Under investigation for potential anxiolytic effects
▪ Sexual & Reproductive Physiology
- Facilitates uterine contractions and lactation
- Explored in research on sexual arousal and function
Disclaimer
Oxytocin is offered strictly for laboratory research use only. It is not approved for human or veterinary use and must be handled solely by licensed professionals in controlled research environments.
