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Nootropic / Cognitive

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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45-day trend

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Compound reference

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)

Independent evidence

COAs for Oxytocin

57 third-party tests across 22 vendors. Each card links to the full report.

All 57 COAs for Oxytocin →
Measured purity 96.3%–100.0% across 42 COAs
Measured purity over time
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.19 %
Sep 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Peptide Plugs· batch 254010L-DK

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
98.57 %
Sep 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Moglabs· batch OXY002

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.39 %
Aug 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Oxytocin

by Certified Peptides· batch ox1-001

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
98.56 %
Aug 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Peptide Plugs· batch 71040L-DK

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.49 %
Jul 2026
ILS Labs Strong

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-06172026

✓ Vendor-published
99.49 %
Jul 2026
ILS Laboratories

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-06172026

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.48 %
Jun 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Peptide Supply Co.· batch OX10-06032026

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.76 %
May 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by True Peptide· batch OXYT-162-TPL

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.51 %
May 2026
Horizon Analytical

For

Oxytocin

by Blank Peptides· batch B-1340958-P

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.41 %
May 2026
Horizon Analytical

For

Oxytocin

by Pepsgpt· batch P-4275312-P

✓ Vendor-published
99.54 %
May 2026
ILS Laboratories

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch DTI0-0430 2026

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
97.53 %
Apr 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited · HPLC

For

Oxytocin

by Peptidegurus· batch cmojgra8k00339grxn334qvo9

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.97 %
Mar 2026
Kovera Labs

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-03242026

✓ Vendor-published
99.97 %
Mar 2026
Kovera Labs

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-03242026

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.93 %
Mar 2026
Kovera Labs · HPLC

For

Oxytocin

by Mile High Compounds· batch OXN-010-MH-01

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
98.70 %
Mar 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited · HPLC

For

Oxytocin

by Profound Aminos· batch cmojb87g401hikirxz7zxvzut

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.18 %
Mar 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Peptide Tech· batch O5O-9845

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.79 %
Feb 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Welli Labs· batch WLOXT-10-10001

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.46 %
Feb 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

Oxytocin

by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-OXY1002092026-01

✓ Vendor-published
99.46 %
Feb 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

Oxytocin

by EZ Peptides· batch EZP-OXY1002092026-01

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.67 %
Feb 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Modern Research Peptides· batch HKBCOT226

✓ Vendor-published
99.01 %
Jan 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

Oxytocin

by Ruo Bio

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.05 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Modern Research Peptides· batch LCN261OT2

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
97.31 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Southern Aminos· batch OX101225A

Research depth

20 citations indexed for Oxytocin

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Study

Salivary oxytocin and testosterone in empathic stress responding: a pilot study

Suffering the stress of others (termed empathic stress or stress contagion) may affect an individual's health and well-being.

animal · 2026

Thyroid hormone excess targeted to oxytocin neurons disrupts oxytocin physiology without impacting behavior

Deficiencies in oxytocin are associated with neurodevelopmental and behavioral disorders, and the oxytocin gene (Oxt) can be regulated by thyroid hormone.

Study · 2026

Association between oxytocin exposure in the second stage of labor and postpartum hemorrhage among nulliparous patients with neuraxial analgesia

Objective Oxytocin is often used in the second stage of labor and despite studies demonstrating dose-dependent oxytocin receptor desensitization, the relationship between second stage exposure and postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) risk is not well established.

Study · 2026

Antenatal oxytocin and respiratory adaptation after prelabor cesarean delivery in late-preterm lambs: a randomized factorial experiment

Background Late-preterm infants born at 34-36 +6 weeks' gestation and delivered by elective cesarean section before the onset of labor are at high risk of neonatal respiratory distress, in which impaired fetal lung fluid clearance plays a major role.

Study · 2026

Association between oxytocin discontinuation during active labor and occiput posterior rotation at birth

Objective Oxytocin is commonly used in occiput posterior (OP) positions based on the assumption that it promotes rotation to the occiput anterior (OA) position, although supporting evidence is lacking.

Study · 2026

Urinary oxytocin levels in one-month-old infants are higher when samples are collected shortly after feeding, irrespective of feeding method

Background Oxytocin regulates social bonding, lactation, and early caregiver-infant attachment. Breastfeeding promotes parent-infant bonding; however, its direct effect on oxytocin secretion in young infants remains poorly characterized. Urinary measurement offers a non-invasive alternative in early infancy.