Oxytocin, 96%

Description

CAS: 50-56-6 | C45H67F3N12O14S2 | 1121.216 g/mol

Oxytocin is used as a peptide hormone that acts predominantly as a neurotransmitter; stimulates uterine contraction and lactation, increases Na+ excretion; stimulates myometrial GTPase and phospholipase C.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Oxytocin is used as a peptide hormone that acts predominantly as a neurotransmitter; stimulates uterine contraction and lactation, increases Na+ excretion; stimulates myometrial GTPase and phospholipase C.

Solubility
Soluble in water.

Notes
Store away from strong oxidizing agents. Keep container tightly closed. Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 50-56-6
• Molecular Formula: C45H67F3N12O14S2
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 1121.216
• MDL Number: MFCD00076731
• InChI Key: HCWNGYCIMQIGKC-BXUJZNQYSA-N
• Synonym: oxytocin acetate syntocinon /
• PubChem CID: 87795236
• IUPAC Name: (2S)-1-[(4R,7S,10S,13S,16S,19R)-19-amino-7-(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)-10-(3-amino-3-oxopropyl)-13-[(2S)-butan-2-yl]-16-[(4-hydroxyphenyl)methyl]-6,9,12,15,18-pentaoxo-1,2-dithia-5,8,11,14,17-pentazacycloicosane-4-carbonyl]-N-[(2S)-1-[(2-amino-2-oxoethyl)amino]-
• SMILES: CCC(C)C1C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)NC(CSSCC(C(=O)NC(C(=O)N1)CC2=CC=C(C=C2)O)N)C(=O)N3CCCC3C(=O)NC(CC(C)C)C(=O)NCC(=O)N)CC(=O)N)CCC(=O)N.C(=O)(C(F)(F)F)O

• Color: White
• Quantity: 5 mg
• UN Number: UN2811
• Merck Index: 14,6979
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water.
• Formula Weight: 1007.19
• Percent Purity: 96%
• Physical Form: Lyophilized Powder
• Chemical Name or Material: Oxytocin

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H300-H361
Hazard Statement	GHS H Statement H300-H361 Fatal if swallowed. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Precautionary Statement	P201-P202-P264b-P270-P281-P301+P310-P308+P313-P330-P501c
DOTInformation	Transport Hazard Class: 6.1; Packing Group: II; Proper Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLIDS, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
EINECSNumber	200-048-4
RTECSNumber	RS7534000
TSCA	No
Recommended Storage	Store at -20°C

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only