- Name: Inositol
- CAS No.: 87-89-8
- Appearance: Off-White powder
- Purity/Assay: 97%-102%
- Package: 25kg/drum
- Capacity: 4000MT/year
Inositol CAS 87-89-8
Description
Inositol Quick Details
Chemical Name: Inositol
Other name: Myo-Inositol
CAS No.: 87-89-8
Molecular Fomula: C6H12O6
Chemical Structure:
Molecular weight: 180.16
Appearance: Off-White powder
Assay: 97%-102%
Typical Properties
| Item | Standard |
| Description | White or almost white, crystalline powder, Very soluble in water; practically insoluble in alcohol absolute and in ether |
| Assay | 97%-102% |
| Barium | Should meet the requirement |
| Limit of Lead | NMT 0.5mg/kg |
| Organic Impurities | Individual impurities: NMT 0.3%Total impurities: NMT 1.0% |
| Clarity of solution | The sample solution shows the same clarity as that of water |
| Color of solution | The sample solution is not more intensely colored than standard solution A, standard solution B, Standard solution C, or water |
| Conductivity | NMT 20mS/cm |
| Water | NMT 0.5% |
| Total Aerobic Bacteria | NMT 103cfu/g |
| Molds Yeasts | NMT 102cfu/g |
| Escherichia Coil | Negative |
| Salmonella | Negative/25g |
Inositol Usage
1. Nutritional supplement: Inositol can be used as a nutritional supplement to increase the intake of B vitamins and help maintain the body’s health.
2. Cell signaling: Inositol participates in multiple signaling pathways within cells, especially in signaling on cell membranes.
3. Antioxidant effect: Inositol has antioxidant properties, which helps to fight free radical damage and protect cells from oxidative stress.
4. Metabolic regulation: Inositol participates in the metabolic process of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, helping to maintain the balance of metabolism in the body.
5. Nervous system support: Inositol plays an important role in the function of the nervous system, helping nerve conduction, neurotransmitter synthesis and the health of nerve cells.
6. Beauty products: Inositol is often used in cosmetics and skin care products to moisturize and nourish the skin, promote skin cell regeneration and improve skin texture.
Packaging and Shipping
Packing: 25kg/drum
Inositol Storage
It should be placed in cool and dry.


