Description

Oxytocin Acetate is a synthetic peptide hormone and neuropeptide, widely recognized for its critical physiological roles. This high-purity compound is essential for research and development in advanced life sciences and pharmaceutical manufacturing. It is primarily utilized by biotechnology firms, pharmaceutical companies, and academic research institutions focusing on neuroendocrinology, reproductive health, and behavioral studies.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient: Core component in the formulation of medications for labor induction, postpartum hemorrhage control, and certain psychiatric conditions.
• Biomedical Research: Fundamental tool for studying social bonding, maternal behaviors, stress responses, and neural pathways in model organisms.
• Veterinary Medicine: Used in animal husbandry for managing parturition and milk let-down in livestock.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for quality control and analytical method development in QC laboratories.
• Peptide Chemistry Studies: Used in academic and industrial settings for research into peptide synthesis, stability, and structure-activity relationships (SAR).

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxytocin Acetate
CAS No.	6233-83-6
Molecular Formula	C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂ • xC₂H₄O₂
Molecular Weight	1007.19 g/mol (base peptide)
Synonyms	Oxytocin acetate salt; Pitocin acetate; Syntocinon acetate; OXT acetate; α-Hypophamine acetate; 3-Isoleucine-8-leucine-oxytocin acetate; 1-{(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S,19R)-19-Amino-13-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-7-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-10-[(2S)-2-amino-3-(4-hydroxyphenyl)propanoyl]-16-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentaazacycloicosan-4-yl}-N-(carbamoylmethyl)-N-methyl-L-α-asparaginamide acetate
EINECS	228-350-5

Quality Control

Our Oxytocin Acetate is manufactured under strict quality management systems. Each batch is subjected to comprehensive analytical testing, including HPLC for purity, peptide mapping, and residual solvent analysis, to ensure it meets stringent specifications for pharmaceutical and research use. Certificates of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and safety parameters are provided with every shipment.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at a controlled room temperature of 15-25°C or as specified on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment. For long-term storage, consider desiccated conditions at -20°C.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Conforms to theoretical mass
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Assay (Content)	95.0% - 105.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Acetate Content (IC)	Conforms
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 1.0%
Total Impurities (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 10 EU/mg

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