Product Description
Fields of application:
Used in control of lactation and parturition.
Active substance:
Oxytocin acetate is a nine amino acid peptide that is synthesized in hypothalamic neurons and transported down axons of the posterior pituitary for secretion i
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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p>Oxytocin is a <strong>peptide hormone</strong> synthesized via recombinant DNA technology or solid-phase peptide synthesis. Its molecular formula is C<sub>43</sub>H<sub>66</sub>N<sub>12</sub>O<sub>12</sub>S<sub>2</sub>, and CAS No. is 50-56-6.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
<ul>
<li><strong>Obstetrics:</strong> Induction of labor and management of postpartum hemorrhage.</li>
<li><strong>Gastroenterology:</strong> Treatment of delayed gastric emptying in critically ill patients.</li>
<li><strong>Research:</strong> Neurobiological studies on social bonding and behavioral responses.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Strictly contraindicated for routine induction unless medically indicated. Store at <strong>-20°C</strong> to prevent degradation. Handle with PPE due to potential allergenicity and potent vasoactive effects.</p>