Molfile
Inchi
Smiles
Synonyms:
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oxytocin
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orasthin
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oxystin
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partocon
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perlacton
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synthetic oxytocin
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A nonapeptide hormone released from the neurohypophysis (PITUITARY GLAND, POSTERIOR). It differs from VASOPRESSIN by two amino acids at residues 3 and 8. Oxytocin acts on SMOOTH MUSCLE CELLS, such as causing UTERINE CONTRACTIONS and MILK EJECTION.
- Molecular weight: 1007.19
- Formula: C43H66N12O12S2
- CLOGP: 0.06
- LIPINSKI: 3
- HAC: 24
- HDO: 12
- TPSA: 399.53
- ALOGS: -4.26
- ROTB: 17
- Status: OFP
Legend: OFP - off patent OFM - off market ONP - on patent
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