API Oxytocin
Uterotonic Hormone for Veterinary Labor, Postpartum Care & Lactation
Product Overview
Oxytocin is a natural hormone widely used in veterinary medicine to stimulate uterine contractions, induce labor, and facilitate milk letdown in lactating animals. It is especially valuable for managing labor difficulties, stagnant birth due to weak uterine contractions, and postpartum uterine bleeding.
CAS Number: 50-56-6
Standard: BP 2022 / EP 10.0 / In-House Standard
Product Details
▸ Molecular Formula: C43H66N12O12S2
▸ Molar Mass: 1007.19
▸ Density: 1.1086 (rough estimate)
▸ Melting Point: 192–194°C
▸ Boiling Point: 1533.3°C at 760 mmHg
▸ Specific Rotation (α): D22 −26.2° (c = 0.53)
▸ Flash Point: 881.1°C
▸ Water Solubility: Soluble in water
▸ Solubility: Very soluble in water; dissolves in dilute solutions of acetic acid and ethanol (96%)
▸ Vapor Pressure: 0 mmHg at 25°C
▸ pKa: ~6.1 (free amino group on Cys); ~10 (free phenol on Tyr)
▸ Refractive Index: 1.6700 (estimate)
▸ Appearance: Powder - White or almost white
▸ Storage: Store at 2–8°C, protected from light
Applications
1. Labor Induction and Parturition
▸ Stimulates uterine contractions to assist with late-stage pregnancy and difficult deliveries.
▸ Helps expel the fetus and associated fetal membranes efficiently, reducing the risk of complications.
▸ Commonly used in combination with ergot preparations to enhance labor effectiveness.
2. Postpartum Care
▸ Promotes uterine involution and helps control uterine bleeding caused by weak contractions after birth or stillbirth.
▸ Supports recovery of the reproductive system and improves overall postpartum health in livestock.
3. Lactation Support
Facilitates milk letdown in lactating females, improving nursing efficiency and offspring nutrition.
4. Veterinary Administration
▸ Typically administered via injection.
▸ Dosage and timing vary depending on species, reproductive status, and clinical condition.
▸ Careful monitoring is essential to prevent adverse effects such as uterine rupture or milk letdown in non-lactating animals.
About Our Supply
▸ Origin Biotech ships Oxytocin globally, including Europe, North and South America, the Middle East, and Asia.
▸ Available for both veterinary and human use.
Summary
Oxytocin is an indispensable uterotonic agent in veterinary medicine, providing effective solutions for labor induction, reproductive management, postpartum care, and milk letdown. Its precise use under veterinary supervision ensures safe and successful outcomes across a variety of animal species.
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