Oxytocin 8 mg research-grade lyophilized peptide powder in a glass vial. Oxytocin is a naturally occurring nonapeptide (CAS number 50-56-6) that acts via the oxytocin receptor (OXTR) and is studied in experimental models of neuro-endocrine signalling, social behaviour, stress response and receptor pharmacology.
Research Use Only: All products are intended exclusively for laboratory and scientific research. Not for human or veterinary use.
Purity
High-purity research grade
Form
Lyophilized peptide powder
Content
8 mg Oxytocin per vial
Packaging
Glass vial with sterile closure
Storage
Store lyophilized at 2–8 °C in a dry, dark place
Molecular formula
C43H66N12O12S2
Molecular weight
≈ 1007 g·mol⁻¹
Sequence
Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH₂
In laboratory workflows, lyophilized research peptides are typically handled with suitable sterile diluents such as bacteriostatic water (BAC). For a compatible research-only solvent, see
Bacteriostatic water – 10 ml .
Research Overview
Oxytocin is predominantly known as a neuro-hypophyseal nonapeptide hormone that acts via the OXTR receptor and is widely used in experimental models to study social bonding, maternal behaviour, stress and neuroendocrine signalling. In research settings it also explores receptor pharmacology, neuro-immune interactions and behavioural neurobiology in vitro and in vivo models, without implying any therapeutic claims.
Primary Research Areas
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Social & behavioural neuroscience: Laboratory and animal models investigating oxytocin-mediated affiliative behaviours, trust, bonding and emotional regulation.
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Neuro-endocrine signalling: Experimental models exploring oxytocin release, receptor activation, neuropeptide interactions, maternal–fetal physiology and central signalling pathways.
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Receptor pharmacology & tissue models: Studies probing oxytocin receptor agonism/antagonism, downstream G-protein coupled receptor pathways, and interactions with vasopressin signalling in controlled research settings.
