Oxytocin Acetate is the acetate-associated form of the synthetic nonapeptide Oxytocin. It is supplied for controlled laboratory, analytical, and scientific research.
The peptide contains nine amino-acid residues, an intramolecular disulfide bond between the two cysteine residues, and C-terminal amidation. These structural features form part of its defined molecular identity.
PubChem lists Oxytocin Acetate with CAS 6233-83-6, molecular formula C₄₅H₇₀N₁₂O₁₄S₂, molecular weight approximately 1067.2 g/mol, and condensed sequence H-Cys(1)-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys(1)-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH₂·CH₃CO₂H.
Research Applications
Oxytocin Acetate may be examined in controlled non-clinical research involving:
- Peptide identity and characterization
- Ligand-receptor interaction studies
- Molecular signaling research
- Cyclic peptide structure analysis
- Disulfide-containing peptide studies
- Analytical peptide comparison
- Stability assessment
- Non-clinical biochemical and cellular models
Any observations should remain specific to the applicable research system and should not be interpreted as evidence of reproductive, behavioral, hormonal, therapeutic, or clinical effectiveness.
Structural Information
Oxytocin Acetate is represented as:
Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH₂
One-letter representation:
CYIQNCPLG
Important structural features include:
- Disulfide linkage between Cys¹ and Cys⁶
- C-terminal amidation
- Cyclic peptide region
- Acetate-associated product form
The acetate-associated material should not be confused with the parent Oxytocin free peptide, which has formula C₄₃H₆₆N₁₂O₁₂S₂.
Analytical Identification
Relevant analytical characterization may include:
- Peptide identity confirmation
- Amino-acid sequence verification
- Disulfide-bond confirmation
- C-terminal amidation verification
- Molecular mass assessment
- Acetate/counter-ion analysis
- Chromatographic purity testing
- Lot-specific quality analysis
Specifications & Documentation
Lot-specific documentation should be reviewed for:
- Compound identity
- Peptide sequence
- Disulfide configuration
- Molecular formula
- Molecular weight
- Acetate content
- Purity specification
- Analytical testing
- Lot or batch information
- Certificate of Analysis
- Storage requirements
Authenticated lot-specific documentation should take precedence over generalized supplier information.
Storage & Handling
Store according to the conditions specified on the product label and Certificate of Analysis. Protect the material from environmental conditions that could compromise peptide integrity.
Handling should follow established laboratory procedures appropriate for research materials.
Research Use Only
Oxytocin Acetate is supplied exclusively for laboratory research, analytical testing, and scientific reference purposes.
Disclaimer
For research use only. Not for human or veterinary use. Not intended for consumption, administration, reproductive use, behavioral use, hormonal use, diagnosis, treatment, mitigation, cure, or prevention of any disease. No therapeutic, reproductive, behavioral, hormonal, medical, or clinical claims are made or implied. Product information is supplied solely for scientific identification, documentation, and research reference.
