33557-91-4 Usage
Type
Synthetic analog of the neurohypophyseal hormone oxytocin
Classification
Nonapeptide (a chain of nine amino acids)
Function
Oxytocin receptor agonist
Medical use
Prevention or control of postpartum hemorrhage in obstetrics
Mechanism of action
Stimulates the smooth muscle of the uterus, leading to increased contractions and reduced bleeding
Advantage over oxytocin
Longer half-life, making it more suitable for preventing excessive bleeding during labor and childbirth
Administration method
Commonly administered by injection
Effectiveness
Effective in reducing the risk of postpartum hemorrhage in women undergoing cesarean section or vaginal delivery.
Check Digit Verification of cas no
The CAS Registry Mumber 33557-91-4 includes 8 digits separated into 3 groups by hyphens. The first part of the number,starting from the left, has 5 digits, 3,3,5,5 and 7 respectively; the second part has 2 digits, 9 and 1 respectively.
Calculate Digit Verification of CAS Registry Number 33557-91:
(7*3)+(6*3)+(5*5)+(4*5)+(3*7)+(2*9)+(1*1)=124
124 % 10 = 4
So 33557-91-4 is a valid CAS Registry Number.
