Oxytocin acetate is an endogenous hypothalamic nonapeptide supplied as the acetate salt for research use as an oxytocin receptor agonist. Provided as a powdered reagent, it is used in biochemical, pharmacological, and in vivo studies to probe oxytocin signaling and physiological responses.
- High purity, ~99.7%, appropriate for biochemical assays.
- Nonapeptide sequence: Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (disulfide bridge Cys1-Cys6).
- Soluble in DMSO at 125 mg/mL; in vivo formulation achievable at ≥2.08 mg/mL.
- Stable as powder when stored sealed at -80°C (2 years) or -20°C (1 year).
- Suitable as a reagent or reference standard for receptor and signaling studies.