Oxytocin
Also known as: Pitocin (IV obstetric)
Oxytocin is a nine-amino acid peptide hormone (Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2, with a disulfide bridge between Cys1 and Cys6) produced in the hypothalamic paraventricular and supraoptic nuclei. The synthetic form (Pitocin) is FDA-approved as IV/IM injection for labor induction/augmentation and postpartum hemorrhage control. Intranasal oxytocin is NOT FDA-approved and is used off-label or in research settings for social/behavioral indications, where evidence is mixed.
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5 independent COAs on file
$64.97 · 10mg · 99.9% purity
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$8.99/mg
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About Oxytocin
CAS
50-56-6
Molecular formula
C43H66N12O12S2
Sequence
CYIQNCPLG
Typical dose range
24 IU intranasal per administration (common research dose); 24-40 IU intranasal studied in clinical trials; IV obstetric use (Pitocin) is weight/indication-based and distinct from research protocols
Half-life
~3-5 minutes (IV, peripheral plasma)
COAs for Oxytocin
52 third-party tests across 21 vendors. Each card links to the full report.
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by Peptide Supply Co.· batch OX10-06032026
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by Ion Peptide· batch DTI0-0430 2026
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by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-03242026
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by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-03242026
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by Mile High Compounds· batch OXN-010-MH-01
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by Profound Aminos· batch cmojb87g401hikirxz7zxvzut
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by Peptide Tech· batch O5O-9845
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by Welli Labs· batch WLOXT-10-10001
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by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-OXY1002092026-01
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by Modern Research Peptides· batch HKBCOT226
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by Ruo Bio
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by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-123125
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20 citations indexed for Oxytocin
Study · 2026
Relation between serum oxytocin levels and impulsivity in patients under treatment for alcohol use disorder
Objective Due to shared oxytocin pathways in impulsivity and alcohol use disorder (AUD), impulsivity is thought to increase susceptibility to AUD through the oxytocin system. This study investigated this relationship in patients under treatment for alcohol use disorder.
review · 2026
Oxytocin discontinuation after the active phase of induced labour: an overview of systematic reviews
Background To synthesize the available evidence on the effects of discontinuing oxytocin after the onset of the active phase of induced labour. Methods An overview of seven systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses was conducted.
Study · 2026
Oxytocin Use During Labour: An Analysis of Canadian Medico-legal Obstetrical Case Files
Objective We used Canadian medico-legal case data to examine patterns of oxytocin use in labour induction and augmentation and explore factors associated with adverse maternal-neonatal outcomes.
animal · 2026
Gene-environment interaction between perinatal oxytocin exposure and Pten mutation shapes epigenetic reprogramming of oxytocin signaling and behavior in mice
Synthetic oxytocin (Pitocin) is the most commonly used pharmacologic agent for induction and augmentation of labor. Beyond its uterotonic effects, oxytocin plays a critical role in neurodevelopment and social behavior.
cohort · 2026
Comparative genomic analysis of oxytocin and oxytocin receptor genes in the family Equidae
Background The oxytocin (OXT) - oxytocin receptor (OXTR) system regulates diverse biological processes including social behavior, stress responses, and processes related to domestication. While OXT is highly conserved, OXTR shows greater variability, which may contribute to species-specific adaptations.
review · 2026
Anterior cingulate cortex, anterior insular cortex and altruistic behaviors; a hypothetical role for oxytocin
This paper reviews evidence that neurons in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) and anterior insular cortex (AI) are involved in the production of altruistic behaviors.