Oxytocin acetate

CAS: 6233-83-6

Ref. 3D-FO26720

Product Information

• Name: Oxytocin acetate
• Synonyms: L-Cysteinyl-L-tyrosyl-L-isoleucyl-L-glutaminyl-L-asparaginyl-L-cysteinyl-L-prolyl-L-leucyl-glycinamide cyclic (1-6)-disulfideHyphot ocinIntertocine S
• Brand: Biosynth
• Description: Oxytocin acetate is an analog of oxytocin, which is a hormone that stimulates the uterus during labor. Oxytocin acetate is synthesized by the chemical conjugation of oxytocin with an acetic acid moiety. The stability of this molecule has been shown to be higher than that of oxytocin. This drug has been shown to have stronger binding affinity for the oxytocin receptor, which may be due to its increased molecular weight. Oxytocin acetate has also been shown to increase levels of growth factors and fatty acids in tissues when administered intramuscularly, as well as stimulating neurotransmission. The onset latency for this drug is shorter than that of oxytocin and it produces a longer duration of action in comparison to other analogs. Oxytocin acetate can also be used cosmetically as a disinfectant and can act as an amide-forming agent in organic synthesis reactions.

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 1,067.24 g/mol
• Formula: C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂•C₂H₄O₂
• Purity: Min. 90 Area-%
• Color/Form: Powder