Oxytocin
A nine-residue cyclic nonapeptide.
5mg · $55.00 · COA pending · batch VAL-OXY-05 · in stock
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One block per amino acid residue, N-terminus to C-terminus, coloured by side-chain property.
- Nonpolar
- Polar
- Charged
Oxytocin is a cyclic nonapeptide neurohypophysial hormone, with a disulfide bridge between Cys1 and Cys6. It is used in receptor-binding research.
For laboratory research use only. Not for human or veterinary use.
- Compound
- Oxytocin
- Sequence
- Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (disulfide Cys1–Cys6)
- Molecular weight
- 1007.2 g/mol
- Formula
- C43H66N12O12S2
- Form
- Lyophilised (freeze-dried) powder in a sealed glass vial
- Fill
- 5mg
Reference values from published literature. The lot certificate is the authority for a specific vial.
Store unopened vials of freeze-dried powder at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Short periods at room temperature in transit do not affect lyophilised material. Let a vial reach room temperature before opening so condensation does not form inside.
We ship within the United States only, by FedEx 2Day, cold-packed and tracked, with delivery expected by 5 p.m. on the scheduled delivery date. Orders placed before 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) on business days ship the same day. No weekend dispatch. Shipping is free on peptide orders over $250.
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Oxytocin: COA pending. The certificate is published on Lab Results as soon as the lot is released.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oxytocin?
Oxytocin is a cyclic nonapeptide neurohypophysial hormone, with a disulfide bridge between Cys1 and Cys6. It is used in receptor-binding research.
What is the amino acid sequence of Oxytocin?
Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (disulfide Cys1–Cys6).
How should Oxytocin be stored?
Store unopened vials of freeze-dried powder at −20 °C, protected from light and moisture. Short periods at room temperature in transit do not affect lyophilised material. Let a vial reach room temperature before opening so condensation does not form inside.
How is Oxytocin tested?
Each lot is sent to an independent third-party laboratory for analysis, and the certificate of analysis is published on our Lab Results page when the lot is released. Until then, the product shows "COA pending".
How does Oxytocin ship?
We ship within the United States only, by FedEx 2Day, cold-packed and tracked, with delivery expected by 5 p.m. on the scheduled delivery date. Orders placed before 10 a.m. PT (1 p.m. ET) on business days ship the same day. No weekend dispatch. Shipping is free on peptide orders over $250.