Description

Oxytocin, 1-β-Mercapto-Beta, β-Diethylpropionic Acid-Leu(4)- is a synthetic analog of the neuropeptide hormone oxytocin, designed for enhanced stability and research utility. This compound is of significant interest for advanced biochemical and pharmacological studies due to its modified structure, which can influence receptor binding and metabolic pathways. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical development laboratories investigating neuroendocrinology, peptide therapeutics, and behavioral science.

Application

• Biochemical Research: Used as a reference standard and active agent in studies of oxytocin receptor (OXTR) signaling and function.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a key intermediate or lead compound in the design of novel peptide-based therapeutics targeting social behavior, lactation, and uterine contraction.
• Neuroscience Studies: Applied in vitro and in vivo models to investigate the role of oxytocin analogs in neural circuits related to bonding, stress, and social cognition.
• Analytical Standard: Employed in high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC) and mass spectrometry (MS) for method development and quality control of related peptide substances.
• Stability & Metabolism Research: The modified structure makes it valuable for studying peptide degradation pathways and designing more stable hormone analogs.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxytocin, 1-β-Mercapto-Beta, β-Diethylpropionic Acid-Leu(4)-
CAS No.	53607-19-5
Molecular Formula	C₄₆H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂
Molecular Weight	1043.2 g/mol
Synonyms	1-β-Mercapto-β,β-diethylpropionyl-4-leucine-oxytocin; [1-β-Mercapto-β,β-diethylpropionic acid, 4-leucine]-oxytocin; Oxytocin (1-β-mercapto-β,β-diethylpropionyl-Leu(4)-); Desamino-1-carba-2-O-methyltyrosine-4-threonine-8-ornithine-oxytocin; Oxytocin analog (53607-19-5); Tocinoic acid analog; Carba-oxytocin derivative
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Quality Control

Our products undergo rigorous quality testing to ensure compliance with industry standards. Certificates of Analysis (COA) are available upon request, detailing key parameters such as purity (by HPLC), peptide content, and identification. We adhere to strict quality management protocols suitable for research and development applications.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at 2-8°C in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); ensure the container is sealed tightly after each use to minimize exposure to atmospheric moisture. For long-term storage, consider desiccants or inert atmosphere.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time matches reference standard
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 5.0%

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.