Description / Application
Oxytocin is a cyclic nonapeptide hormone with amino acid sequence CYIQNCPLG that also acts as a neurotransmitter in the brain; the principal uterine-contracting and milk-ejecting hormone of the posterior pituitary. Together with the neuropeptide vasopressin, it is believed to influence social cognition and behaviour. It has a role as a vasodilator agent and an oxytocic. It is a heterodetic cyclic peptide and a peptide hormone.
Identities
| Alternative Name | Cys-Tyr-Ile-Gln-Asn-Cys-Pro-Leu-Gly-NH2.ACOH |
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| Molecular Formula | C43H66N12O12S2 |
| Molecular Weight | 1007.2 |
| MFCD | MFCD00076731 |
Transport
| DOT UN Number | UN2811 |
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| Hazard Class | 6.1 |
| Packing Group | II |
Safety
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| Signal Word | Warning |
| Hazard Statements | H315;H319;H335 |
| Precautionary Statements | P261;P264;P271;P280;P302+P352;P304+P340;P305+P351+P338;P312;P321;P332+P313;P337+P313;P362;P403+P233;P405;P501 |