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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.

Real-time market data

Pricing for Oxytocin

Live vendor pricing, normalized to $/mg so sizes compare fairly — fused with each seller's Merit trust score and latest independent COA purity. Prices refresh daily.

Average price

$8.51/mg

range $2.00–$25.00/mg

Sellers

45

from $0.00

45-day trend

-12.4%

vs 45-day avg $/mg

36 of 45 sellers have a current price· 7 stale listings hidden (not seen in 7 days)

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Independent evidence

COAs for Oxytocin

41 third-party tests across 13 vendors. Each card links to the full report.

All 41 COAs for Oxytocin →
Measured purity 96.3%–100.0% across 29 COAs
Measured purity over time
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
99.51 %
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
99.46 %
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
✓ Vendor-published
99.01 %
Jan 2026
Janoshik Analytical Limited

For

Oxytocin

by Ruo Bio

COA on file
✓ Vendor-published
99.28 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-123125

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.28 %
Jan 2026
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-123125

✓ Vendor-published
99.48 %
Dec 2025
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-121925

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.48 %
Dec 2025
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-121925

✓ Vendor-published
97.91 %
Dec 2025
Vanguard Laboratory Strong

For

Oxytocin

by Licensed Peptides· batch 1201OXW

COA on file
Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
98.67 %
Dec 2025
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate · HPLC

For

Oxytocin

by Simple Peptide· batch OXYTT2022025-J

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
97.91 %
Dec 2025
Vanguard Laboratory Strong

For

Oxytocin

by Licensed Peptides· batch 1201OXW

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.93 %
Nov 2025
BioRegen Moderate · HPLC

For

Oxytocin

by BioLongevity Labs· batch 22-3-45952

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
99.80 %
Oct 2025
MDx BioAnalytical Laboratory Strong · HPLC

For

Oxytocin

by BioLongevity Labs· batch cmojb7aio01a1kirxdqsd4vsc

Aggregated · 3rd-party listing
96.57 %
Oct 2025
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate · HPLC

For

Oxytocin

by Simple Peptide· batch OXYY110172025-J

✓ Vendor-published
98.07 %
Oct 2025
Freedom Diagnostics Moderate

For

Oxytocin

by Ion Peptide· batch OT2-1025

COA on file
Research depth

20 citations indexed for Oxytocin

All research on Oxytocin →

Study · 2026

Impact of oxytocin discontinuation on fetal heart rate and uterine contractility: A pre-specified ancillary analysis embedded within a randomized trial

Introduction Oxytocin is widely used to augment uterine contractions during labor. However, its use has been associated with fetal heart rate (FHR) abnormalities and neonatal morbidity, which may be reduced by discontinuing oxytocin during labor.

animal · 2026

Untangling Mephedrone-Induced Social Reward in Rats-The Involvement of Oxytocin and Vasopressin V<sub>1A</sub> Receptors

The rewarding effects of psychostimulants are strongly influenced by social context, yet the underlying neurochemical and neuropeptidergic mechanisms remain unclear. This study examined the role of oxytocin (OT) and vasopressin (AVP) in context-dependent reward induced by subchronic mephedrone treatment in rats.

Study · 2026

Endogenous oxytocin-linked heart-rate synchrony and social connection during live sports spectatorship

Oxytocin is a putative pharmacological target for social dysfunction. However, clinical trials of intranasal oxytocin have produced modest and inconsistent effects, motivating the search for naturalistic, non-pharmacological ways to recruit endogenous oxytocin.

Study · 2026

Metal- and Redox-Dependent Oxytocin Species Differentially Regulate Invasion and Migration in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Oxytocin is a nine-amino-acid peptide hormone renowned for its roles in reproduction and childbirth. Beyond these classical functions, it has attracted increasing research interest for its broader biological activities.

animal · 2026

Oxytocin promotes socially triggered cataplexy

People with narcolepsy have intrusive episodes of muscle weakness known as cataplexy, which are usually triggered by strong, positive emotions. As cataplexy occurs almost exclusively during social interactions, we examined whether it is promoted by the prosocial neuropeptide oxytocin.

review · 2026

Oxytocin release patterns and effects, with a focus on touch, social interaction, and closeness

Clinical evidence indicates that tactile stimulation of the skin, such as stroking or gentle touch, elicits a range of beneficial physiological and psychological responses, such as increased social interaction, wellbeing, calm, restorative and growth promoting effects, as well as reduced fear, pain, and stress levels.