| CAS | 50-56-6 |
| Sequence | H-Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (Disulfide bond) |
| Sequence Single | CYIQNCPLG-NH2 |
| Molecular Formula | C43H66N12O12S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 1007.2 |
| Synonyms | OXT |
| Technology | Synthetic |
| Storage | -20°C, avoid light, cool and dry place |
| Application | Pituitary & Hypothalamic Hormones|Veterinary Medicine |
| Description | Oxytocin also called OXT, is used to assist during labor to stimulate contractions of the uterus and mammary glands for milk letdown. Endogenous oxytocin also plays an important role in social behavior. |
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