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For laboratory and educational research only. Not for human or veterinary consumption. This is not medical advice. Always follow applicable laws and consult qualified professionals.

The calculator performs unit math for research reference. It must not be used to plan or guide dosing in humans or animals. Verify all figures independently in your lab protocol.

Oxytocin

A neuropeptide hormone studied in social bonding and labor-research models.

Half-life (approx.)
~3–4 min (approx., IV); intranasal longer CNS exposure
Diluent
Bacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol)
Common vials
2, 5, 10 mg

Half-life figures are literature approximations for educational reference — not pharmacokinetic advice.

Overview

Oxytocin is a nine-amino-acid neuropeptide hormone studied in social bonding, autism-spectrum, and labor-research models. Intranasal delivery studies examine blood-brain barrier penetration and behavioral endpoints. Nonapeptide neuromodulator spanning reproductive physiology and social neuroscience research.

Structure & identity

Nonapeptide CYIQNCPLG-NH2 with disulfide bridge

Sequence / structure
Nonapeptide CYIQNCPLG-NH2 with disulfide bridge

Status: FDA-approved for labor induction (Pitocin).

Mechanism

FDA-approved for labor induction (Pitocin).

OT receptor agonist modulating uterine contraction, milk ejection, and social-bonding circuits. Intranasal delivery explored for CNS circuit modulation in autism and anxiety trial designs.

Studies & clinical programs

  • Autism social cognition trials

    Published research models

    • Peer-reviewed literature documents endpoints under Autism social cognition trials experimental designs.
  • Intranasal CNS penetration studies

    Published research models

    • Peer-reviewed literature documents endpoints under Intranasal CNS penetration studies experimental designs.

Research models in literature

  • Autism social cognition trials
  • Intranasal CNS penetration studies

Literature highlights

  • OT receptor agonism studied in uterine contraction, lactation, and social-cognition research.
  • Intranasal CNS penetration trials examine autism and anxiety circuit endpoints.
  • Disulfide-bridged nonapeptide with rapid IV clearance in PK literature.

Key targets & pathways

Oxytocin receptorParaventricular nucleusSocial cognition circuits

Research areas

Social bondingNeuroendocrinologyLabor research

Routes in research literature

IntranasalSubcutaneousIntravenous

Also known as

Oxytocin Acetate

Stability & storage phases

PhaseConditionGuidance
LyophilizedSealed vial, refrigerated (2–8 °C)Intact lyophilized cake or powder is typically stable for months to years per published stability data; protect from moisture, light, and repeated freeze-thaw of the dry vial.
ReconstitutedBacteriostatic water (0.9% benzyl alcohol), refrigeratedMost aqueous peptide solutions remain usable for approximately 2–4 weeks refrigerated; verify published stability data and label with reconstitution date.
Working aliquotsPre-drawn syringes or microtubes, frozen (−20 °C)Aliquot promptly after mixing to limit freeze-thaw cycles on the main vial; thaw once and use to reduce protease-mediated degradation.

Stability windows are formulation-dependent — verify published data and your lab SOP.

Reconstitution reference table

Vial (mg)Diluent (mL)mcg/mLUnits @ 100 mcgUnits @ 250 mcgUnits @ 500 mcg
221000.0102550
522500.041020
1025000.02510

U-100 insulin syringe scale (100 units = 1 mL). Illustrative only — not dosing guidance.

Reconstitution steps

  1. Allow vial to reach room temperature (15–30 min)
  2. Swab rubber stopper with alcohol prep pad
  3. Draw calculated bacteriostatic water into syringe
  4. Inject diluent slowly down vial wall — do not spray directly onto cake
  5. Gently swirl until fully dissolved — do not shake vigorously
  6. Label with date, concentration, and diluent volume
  7. Refrigerate and use within your lab stability window

Typically reconstituted with 1–2 mL bacteriostatic water.

Laboratory record checklist

  • Compound identity recorded in lab notebook (name, lot, preparation date)
  • Analytical identity cross-checked against published sequence or structure
  • Potency or concentration documented from analytical certificate when available
  • Purity or HPLC data filed when provided with research material
  • Appearance noted: intact lyophilized cake or uniform powder
  • Sterility / endotoxin report archived when available
  • Storage temperature applied immediately per published stability guidance