Oxytocin acetate is a nine amino acid peptide that is synthesized in hypothalamic neurons and transported down axons of the posterior pituitary for secretion into blood.

 

CAS No. 50-56-6(net)

 

Molecular Formula

 

C43H66N12O12S2

 

Molecular Weight

1007.19

 

Sequence

H-Cys-Tyr-IIe-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2 (Disulfide Bridge:1-6)

 

Fields of application

Used in control of lactation and parturition.