
Oxytocin
Oxytocin
Strength
Research this compound
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
Identity, storage, and what ships.
The technical record. Identity rows reflect literature-cited values for this compound; storage rows describe the conditions under which Nexara holds and ships the lyophilized form.
Identity
- Appearance
- White to off-white lyophilized powder
- Molecular Formula
- C43H66N12O12S2
- Molecular Weight
- 1007.19 g/mol
- CAS Number
- 50-56-6
- Sequence
- Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (disulfide bridge Cys1-Cys6)
- Synonyms
- Oxytocin, OXT, Ocytocin, alpha-Hypophamine
- Purity
- ≥99%
Storage profile
- Storage (Lyophilized)
- -20C
- Storage (Reconstituted)
- 2-8C
- Shelf Life (Lyophilized)
- 24 months
- Shelf Life (Reconstituted)
- Use within 30 days
- Reconstitution
- Bacteriostatic water
- Handling
- Store lyophilized powder at -20C protected from light. Reconstitute with bacteriostatic water for research use; keep reconstituted solution at 2-8C and minimize freeze-thaw cycles.
Shipment
- —1× vial (2 mg)
- —Storage and handling instructions
Studied research areas.
Each item below names a domain in which Oxytocin has been investigated in published research. Listed for context — not as a use recommendation.
- 01Oxytocin receptor (OXTR) binding and signaling pathway research
- 02Neuroendocrine and hypothalamic-pituitary axis signaling models
- 03Social-behavior and neuromodulation preclinical research
- 04Smooth-muscle contractility and uterine-tissue assay research
- 05Peptide structure-activity relationship (disulfide-bridge) studies
- 06G-protein-coupled receptor pharmacology reference-compound research
Held to research-grade quality standards.
Every batch is held to research-grade quality standards before it ships. Each vial is labeled with its batch identifier so that fulfillment can be traced through the order record. For our research-use-only posture, see the Research Compliance page.
Common questions for Oxytocin.
For research use only. Not for human consumption.
These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. They are sold strictly as research chemicals for laboratory use.
Fulfillment: Orders ship from Texas via USPS within 2 weeks of payment confirmation. You'll receive tracking by email when your package leaves our facility.
Researcher reviews
Reviews open as orders are delivered.
Only researchers who've received an order of this compound can submit a review. Submitted text is screened for compliant language before publication. No anonymous testimonials, no AI-generated copy.
Pending researcher reviews
Reviews appear here as researchers complete and verify orders.
If you've received this compound and would like to leave a review, the option appears in your account dashboard once your order ships.
Reference reading on Oxytocin and adjacent topics.
- 4 min
Compound profile
Oxytocin: Compound Profile
A research profile of Oxytocin, the cyclic nonapeptide processed from the OXT proprotein: identity, the oxytocin-receptor (OXTR) signaling mechanism the literature studies, and its place in the neuropeptide class.
- 4 min
Foundational
Neuropeptides & Cognitive-Pathway Peptides: A Research Overview
How the nootropic neuropeptide class is studied: Semax (an ACTH-fragment analog) and Selank (a tuftsin analog), the CNS signaling pathways they engage, and how they differ.
- 5 min
How to Read a Certificate of Analysis
What endotoxin units mean on a peptide COA
A focused walkthrough of endotoxin units, how EU/mg is calculated and reported, and which numeric ranges are appropriate for different research applications.
Related Research Products

PT-141
10mg · Endocrine
PT-141
10mg
PT-141 (bremelanotide) is a synthetic melanocortin receptor agonist studied in laboratory research for its interactio...

Gonadorelin
2 mg · Endocrine
Gonadorelin
2 mg
Gonadorelin is a synthetic decapeptide (pGlu-His-Trp-Ser-Tyr-Gly-Leu-Arg-Pro-Gly-NH2) identical to endogenous gonadot...

Kisspeptin-10
5 mg · Endocrine
Kisspeptin-10
5 mg
Kisspeptin-10 is a synthetic decapeptide (Tyr-Asn-Trp-Asn-Ser-Phe-Gly-Leu-Arg-Phe-NH2) that has been the subject of r...