L-368,899 is a drug used in scientific research which acts as a selective antagonist of the oxytocin receptor, with good selectivity over the related vasopressin receptors. Unlike related drugs such as the peripherally selective L-371,257, the oral bioavailabity is high and the brain penetration of L-368,899 is rapid, with selective accumulation in areas of the limbic system. This makes it a useful tool for investigating the centrally mediated roles of oxytocin, such as in social behaviour and pair bonding, and studies in primates have shown L-368,899 to reduce a number of behaviours such as food sharing, sexual activity and caring for infants, demonstrating the importance of oxytocinergic signalling in mediating these important social behaviours.

CAS：148927-60-0
中文别名：
英文别名：selective oxytocin receptor antagonist;
分子式：C26H43ClN4O5S2
分子量：591.226
精确质量：590.236
Psa：146.64
Logp：5.5776

密度：1.31g/cm3
折射率：1.61