Synonyms: 8-L-Ornithinevasopressin acetate; Cys-Tyr-Phe-Gln-Asn-Cyes-Pro-Orn-Gly-NH2 [Disulfide Bridge: 1-6] acetate; Onithine-vasopressin acetate; Orn8-vasopressin acetate
Molecular Formula: C45H63N13O12S2 · xC2H4O2
Linear Structural Formula: C45H63N13O12S2 · xC2H4O2
Purity: >=98% (HPLC)
Storage: -20C
Biochem Physiol Actions: Ornipressin is a potent vasoconstrictor agent used in surgery for hemostasis and in regional anesthesia for prolongation of nerve block. Ornipressin is a vasopressin agonist specific for the V1 receptor with low antidiuretic activity.