Oxytocin 2mg – 3ml Vial

Product Overview

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring cyclic nonapeptide hormone synthesised in the hypothalamus and released from the posterior pituitary. In laboratory research models, synthetic oxytocin is utilised to investigate receptor-mediated signalling and neuroendocrine pathway mechanisms.

In controlled in-vitro and pre-clinical research systems, oxytocin is commonly studied for:

• Oxytocin receptor (OXTR) binding dynamics

• G-protein coupled receptor (GPCR) signalling mechanisms

• Calcium mobilisation pathways

• Neuroendocrine signalling research

• Smooth muscle receptor interaction models

• Social and behavioural neuropeptide pathway studies

Its cyclic disulfide bond structure contributes to receptor affinity and structural stability in experimental systems.

Supplied in lyophilised form to preserve peptide integrity and analytical stability prior to reconstitution.

Key Features

• Synthetic analogue of endogenous oxytocin

• Cyclic nonapeptide with disulfide bridge

• Studied in oxytocin receptor (OXTR) signalling research

• Investigated in GPCR and calcium pathway models

• ≥99% purity (HPLC verified)

• Lyophilised solid for enhanced stability

• 2mg per sterile 3ml glass vial

Product Specifications

• Product Name: Oxytocin

• Synonyms: Synthetic Oxytocin; OXT

• Molecular Class: Cyclic nonapeptide hormone analogue

• Amino Acid Sequence (3-Letter Code):
  Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH₂
  (Disulfide bond between Cys¹ and Cys⁶)

• Molecular Formula: C43H66N12O12S2

• Molecular Weight: ~1007.2 g/mol

• CAS Number: 50-56-6

• Purity: ≥99% (HPLC)

• Appearance: White to off-white lyophilised powder

• Net Content: 2mg

• Vial Size: 3ml sterile glass vial

• Storage Form: Lyophilised peptide

• Intended Use: Laboratory research only

Handling & Storage Guidelines

Unreconstituted (Lyophilised) Storage:
Store at −20°C for long-term preservation. Short-term storage at 2–8°C is acceptable if intended for use within 1–3 months.

Reconstituted Storage:
After reconstitution, store at 2–8°C and use within 3–6 weeks. Stability may vary depending on solvent selection and laboratory handling conditions.

Avoid repeated freeze–thaw cycles. Protect from excessive agitation, heat, and direct light exposure.

Manufacturing & Quality

Oxytocin is manufactured using precision solid-phase peptide synthesis (SPPS) under GMP-aligned laboratory standards.

Each batch undergoes:

• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) purity verification

• Mass spectrometry identity confirmation

• Disulfide bond validation

• Analytical quality control prior to release

• Batch traceability and documentation procedures

Products are released only after meeting strict internal quality specifications.

Legal & Safety Notice

This product is supplied strictly for laboratory research purposes only.

Not for human consumption.
Not for therapeutic, diagnostic, or veterinary use.
Not a licensed medicinal product in the United Kingdom.

The purchaser is responsible for ensuring full compliance with all applicable UK laws and regulations relating to research chemicals.