Vasopressin
C46H65N15O12S2
1084.24
Vasopressin, 8-l-arginine [113-79-1]
Vasopressin, 8-l-arginine [113-79-1]
DEFINITION
Vasopressin is a polypeptide hormone having the properties of causing the contraction of vascular and other smooth muscles, and of antidiuresis. It is prepared by chemical synthesis. It contains NLT 95.0% and NMT 105.0% of vasopressin (C46H65N15O12S2), calculated on the anhydrous, acetic acid-free basis.