Oxytocin Acetate

Oxytocin Acetate

• Chemical Identity
  • CAS Number: 6233-83-6
  • Molecular Formula: C45H70N12O14S2
  • Molecular Weight: ~1067.2 g/mol
• Structure & Composition
  • Sequence: Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2
  • Contains a disulfide bridge between Cys1 and Cys6, critical for biological activity.
  • Appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid.
• Biological Role
  • Oxytocin acetate is a peptide hormone best known for regulating uterine contractions during labor and milk ejection during lactation.
  • It also plays a role in social bonding, trust, and emotional regulation, making it a key molecule in behavioral and neurological studies.
• Applications
  • Research Use: Extensively used in endocrinology, metabolism, and reproductive biology studies.
  • Medical Use: Synthetic oxytocin (often marketed as Pitocin or Syntocinon) is administered clinically to induce labor or control postpartum bleeding.
• Storage & Stability
  • Store at -20°C for long-term stability.
  • In solution, stability varies:
• • At -80°C: up to 6 months
  • At -20°C: up to 1 month
• Solubility

• Soluble in DMSO (up to 125 mg/mL with ultrasonic assistance).
• Soluble in water (up to 50 mg/mL, also requiring ultrasonic assistance).

Safety & Handling

• Classified under GHS08 (health hazard) and GHS07 (harmful) symbols.
• Hazard statements include risks of reproductive toxicity and ingestion harm.
• Requires careful handling with appropriate protective equipment in laboratory settings.