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🧪 Inositol – Technical Specification
| Property | Value / Description |
|---|---|
| Chemical Name | Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
| Molecular Formula | C₆H₁₂O₆ |
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 g/mol |
| Physical Form | White crystalline powder, odorless, slightly sweet taste |
| Melting Point | 225–227 °C |
| Density | ~1.75 g/cm³ |
| Solubility | Very soluble in water (up to ~14 g/100 mL @ 25°C); low solubility in alcohols |
| pH (1% Solution) | 5.0–7.0 |
| Stability | Stable under ambient conditions; avoid oxidizing agents |
| Certifications | HACCP, ISO, Kosher, Halal (varies by supplier) |
⚙️ Production Method
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Extracted primarily from phytic acid found in corn or rice bran through acid hydrolysis and purification
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Alternatively produced via microbial fermentation using genetically optimized E. coli or Saccharomyces cerevisiae
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Final product is crystallized, dried, and ground to desired particle size
🌍 Applications
| Industry | Uses |
|---|---|
| Food & Beverage | Baby formula, sports nutrition, functional beverages |
| Pharmaceuticals | Liver detox, PCOS treatment, insulin regulation, mood stabilization |
| Nutraceuticals | Often combined with folic acid or choline in metabolic support supplements |
| Cosmetics | Moisturizers, anti-static hair care products, toners |
| Feed Industry | Growth enhancer and immune modulator in poultry and aquaculture |
| Biotech / Lab Use | Culture media additive and biochemical reagent |
🏷️ Synonyms & Alternative Names
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Myo-Inositol (most common isomer)
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Cyclohexanehexol
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Meat Sugar
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Inosite / Inozitol
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Inosital / Kuersinitol
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Cis-, Mezo-, Kiro-, Epi-Inositol (isomeric variants)
Note: "Inositol" often refers to myo-inositol, which is the biologically active form.
🔄 Functionally Related Compounds
| Product | CAS No | Similar Role / Application |
|---|---|---|
| Choline Bitartrate | 87-67-2 | Liver support, methyl donor |
| Betaine | 107-43-7 | Cardiovascular and hepatic health |
| Taurine | 107-35-7 | Osmoregulation, antioxidant, neurological function |
| Folic Acid | 59-30-3 | Cell growth, DNA synthesis, supports Inositol pairing |
| Biotin | 58-85-5 | Skin and hair health, metabolism |
