Description

Oxytocin, Methyl is a synthetic analog of the neuropeptide hormone oxytocin, characterized by a methyl group substitution. This modification can enhance its stability and receptor-binding profile, making it a valuable tool for advanced biochemical and pharmacological research. It is primarily utilized by research institutions and pharmaceutical developers in neuroscience, endocrinology, and drug discovery programs.

Application

• Neuroscientific Research: Used as a probe to study the structure-activity relationships (SAR) of oxytocin receptor (OTR) ligands and their role in social behavior, bonding, and stress response.
• Endocrinology Studies: Employed in in vitro and ex vivo assays to investigate the modulation of uterine contraction and lactation mechanisms.
• Pharmaceutical Development: Serves as a reference standard or intermediate in the R&D of novel peptide-based therapeutics targeting the oxytocin pathway.
• Biochemical Analysis: Acts as a critical reagent in competitive binding assays and high-throughput screening (HTS) platforms for receptor characterization.
• Academic & Clinical Research: Supports fundamental research into the physiological and pathological roles of oxytocin and its analogs in the central nervous system.

Basic Information

Product Name	Oxytocin, Methyl
CAS No.	9081-32-7
Molecular Formula	C₄₆H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂
Molecular Weight	1043.2 g/mol
Synonyms	Methyl-oxytocin; 1-(3-Mercaptopropanoic acid)-6-carba-oxytocin; 1-β-Mercaptopropionic acid-oxytocin; [1-β-Mercaptopropionic acid]oxytocin; Carba1-[β-mercaptopropionic acid]oxytocin; Tocinoic Acid Methyl Ester Analog; OXT Methyl Analog; Oxytocin Methyl Derivative
EINECS	Contact for details

Quality Control

Our Oxytocin, Methyl is produced under stringent conditions to ensure high purity and batch-to-batch consistency, suitable for sensitive research applications. Each lot is accompanied by a comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing purity, identity, and impurity profiles. We adhere to rigorous internal quality standards, and specifications can be aligned with customer requirements for advanced research use.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store at -20°C or below in a dry environment. This product is hygroscopic (moisture-sensitive); allow the vial to equilibrate to room temperature in a desiccator before opening to minimize moisture uptake.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	White to off-white lyophilized powder
Identification (HPLC)	Retention time corresponds to reference standard
Identification (MS)	Consistent with molecular weight
Purity (HPLC)	≥ 95.0%
Water Content (KF)	≤ 5.0%
Peptide Content	≥ 80.0%
Single Impurity (HPLC)	≤ 2.0%
Biological Activity	Assay-dependent; contact for specific data

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