Oxytocin
Research Compound
$22
| Pack size | 1 vial, size selected above |
| Compound type | Cyclic nonapeptide hormone |
| Sequence | CYIQNCPLG-NH2 (disulfide Cys1–Cys6) |
| Molecular formula | C43H66N12O12S2 |
| Molecular weight | 1007.2 g/mol |
| CAS number | 50-56-6 |
| Form | Lyophilized powder |
| Purity | 99% Pure |
| Storage | Store lyophilized powder at -20°C. Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2-8°C and use within the timeframe indicated by your lab protocol. |
| Intended use | Laboratory research only |
This product is sold exclusively for laboratory research use by qualified professionals and institutions. It is not a drug, food, cosmetic, or dietary supplement, and is not approved for use in humans or animals. Handling must be performed only by trained personnel in a controlled research setting.
Research overview
Oxytocin is a mammalian peptide hormone that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain. It is a nine-amino-acid peptide with a disulfide ring and is studied in neuroendocrine research on social behavior, reproduction, and smooth-muscle physiology.
Research areas
- Oxytocin receptor signaling
- Social-behavior neuroscience
- Reproductive physiology
Sources
Handling and storage
Store lyophilized powder at -20°C. Once reconstituted, refrigerate at 2-8°C and use within the timeframe indicated by your lab protocol.