Inositol is an endogenous sugar produced from glucose that can also be found in various fruits. Inositol is a component of inositol monophosphate (IMP) and phosphatidyl inositol, important cell signaling molecules. Inositol plays a role in insulin sensitivity and glucose disposal.
| Cas No. | 6917-35-7 |
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| Purity | ≥98% |
| Formula | C6H12O6 |
| Formula Wt. | 180.16 |
| IUPAC Name | cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
| Synonym | myo-Inositol; i-Inositol; Cyclohexanehexol; Meat sugar; Phaseomannite; Dambose; Mouse antialopecia factor |
| Melting Point | 225-227°C |
| Solubility | Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in alcohol. Insoluble in common organic solvents. |
| Appearance | White Crystal Powder |
| Store Temp | Ambient |
|---|---|
| Ship Temp | Ambient |
| MSDS | I5357 MSDS PDF |
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| Info Sheet | I5357 Info Sheet PDF |
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