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Oxytocin 5mg

Size

5mg

€24.90

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Every batch is analysed by an independent, ISO 17025-accredited laboratory before release. The report shown here belongs to the batch now shipping, so what you read is what you receive.

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HPLC purity

99%

Release minimum: 99%

Lot
EP05/112025
Tested
July 2, 2026
Measured
5.81 mg
Report no.
6J39K4DQ
  • Batch-specific
  • Independent lab

Quality control results

1 passed · 1 reported
  • Purity

    Reversed-phase HPLC

    99% Pass
  • Net peptide content

    HPLC quantitation

    5.81 mg Reported

Tests in our panel

  • Visual inspection · Colour, form and integrity of the lyophilised powder and the vial seal, checked against the specification.
  • LC-MS · Confirms the molecular mass matches the expected structure of the compound.
  • Impurity profile · Checks for residues from synthesis and handling that should not be present.
  • Elemental analysis · Screens for toxic metals that can enter through raw materials or equipment.
  • Microbial culture · Checks a sample for bacterial and fungal growth.
  • Endotoxin assay · Measures bacterial endotoxins, reported in endotoxin units (EU) per vial.

Technical specifications

Compound at a glance

Molecular profile

Oxytocin 5mg

Compound class
Neurohypophyseal nonapeptide hormone
CAS number
50-56-6
Molecular weight
1007.2 g/mol
Amino acids
9 aa (cyclic)
Research area
Neuroendocrine & behaviour research

Handling

Storage and stability

  • −20 °C as powder
  • 2–8 °C in solution
  • Protect from light
  • Keep dry

Lyophilised powder

−20 °C, protected from light and moisture

In solution

2 to 8 °C

General guidance for laboratory storage. Follow your institution’s handling procedures.

About this compound

Oxytocin 5 mg - Peptide Hormone for Neuroendocrine & Behavioral Research

  • Composition: 5 mg Oxytocin (lyophilized peptide powder)
  • Category: Peptide Hormone
  • Form: Multi-dose vial with freeze-dried powder

What is Oxytocin?

Oxytocin is a naturally occurring peptide hormone produced in the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary gland. It is widely studied for its role in neuroendocrine signaling, social behavior, stress response, and reproductive biology.

In research settings, Oxytocin is associated with the modulation of central nervous system pathways, hormonal regulation, and receptor-mediated cellular signaling.

Unlike peptides primarily focused on growth hormone, metabolic, or tissue repair pathways, Oxytocin is mainly investigated for its effects on oxytocin receptor activation, neuroendocrine communication, and behavioral signaling. In research settings, Oxytocin has shown relevance in social bonding research, stress and anxiety models, and reproductive physiology studies.

Relevant for neuroendocrine signaling, behavioral research, oxytocin receptor studies, and hormonal regulation.

Key Research Insights

Neuroendocrine Signaling: Studied for its role in communication between the nervous system and endocrine pathways.

Behavioral Research: Investigated in research models related to social interaction, bonding behavior, and emotional regulation.

Stress Response Research: Explored for its involvement in stress adaptation, anxiety-related pathways, and hypothalamic signaling.

Reproductive Biology: Relevant in studies focused on reproductive physiology, uterine signaling, and lactation-related mechanisms.

Storage Guidelines

  • Store at 2-8 °C (36-46 °F).
  • Protect from light and moisture.
  • Do not freeze.
  • Avoid temperature fluctuations.

Why Choose Oxytocin?

Oxytocin is regarded as a highly relevant peptide hormone for neuroendocrine and behavioral research.

Its well-documented receptor activity, central role in hormonal signaling, and broad relevance in nervous system research make it a valuable research tool for studies focusing on behavior, stress response, reproductive biology, and endocrine regulation.

Order Oxytocin 5 mg - and advance your research in neuroendocrine signaling, behavioral pathways, and hormonal science.

Research notice

For laboratory research use only. This product is not a medicinal product or a food. It is not intended for human or veterinary use, or for any diagnostic or therapeutic purpose.

The buyer is responsible for receiving, storing, handling and disposing of this material safely and lawfully, in line with the rules of their country and institution. We sell only to adults aged 18 or over who are qualified to work with research materials.

Descriptions on this page summarise published research for educational purposes. They are not medical advice and make no claim about safety or effects in humans.

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