Description

Oxytocin Citrate is a high-purity, pharmaceutically relevant salt form of the essential neuropeptide hormone oxytocin. This compound is critical for ensuring stability and precise formulation in advanced therapeutic and research applications. It is primarily utilized by the pharmaceutical industry for drug manufacturing and by research institutions in biochemical studies. Our supply is characterized by stringent quality control to meet the exacting standards of global B2B customers.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Active Ingredient (API): Core component in the formulation of injectable drugs used to induce labor, control postpartum bleeding, and support lactation.
• Veterinary Medicine: Used in formulations for livestock and companion animals to assist with parturition and milk let-down.
• Biochemical Research: Essential reagent in neuroscience, endocrinology, and behavioral studies investigating social bonding, stress response, and uterine physiology.
• Reference Standard: Serves as a certified reference material (CRM) for quality control testing, method validation, and calibration in analytical laboratories.
• Peptide Synthesis & Development: Used as a starting material or intermediate in the development and scale-up of novel peptide-based therapeutics.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Product Name	Oxytocin Citrate
CAS No.	7563-62-4
Molecular Formula	C46H67N11O13S2 • C6H8O7
Molecular Weight	1227.4 g/mol
Synonyms	Oxytocin Citrate Salt; Oxytocin, citrate; Pitocin Citrate; Syntocinon Citrate; 1-({(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S,19R)-19-Amino-7-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-10-(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-16-(4-hydroxybenzyl)-13-[(1S)-1-methylpropyl]-6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentaazacycloicosan-4-yl}carbonyl)-L-prolyl-L-leucylglycinamide citrate; OXT Citrate
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Quality Control

Every batch of our Oxytocin Citrate is manufactured and tested under a strict quality management system. We ensure compliance with relevant pharmacopeial standards where applicable. Comprehensive testing includes identity, purity, and impurity profiling. A Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing all test results is provided with each shipment to guarantee traceability and product integrity.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry place at a controlled room temperature (15-25°C) or as specified on the label. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive) and must be kept in a dry environment to maintain stability and potency.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White or almost white powder
Identification (HPLC)	Conforms to reference standard
Identification (IR)	Conforms to structure
Assay (HPLC)	≥ 98.0% (on anhydrous basis)
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Related Substances (HPLC)	Total impurities ≤ 2.0%
Single Unknown Impurity	≤ 0.5%
Residual Solvents (GC)	Complies with ICH guidelines
Bacterial Endotoxins	< 10.0 EU/mg (if applicable)

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