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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 |
| Chemical Name | Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol |
| 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 |
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| Ship Temp | Ambient |
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Rapiejko PJ, Northup JK, Evans T, et al. G-proteins of fat-cells. Role in hormonal regulation of intracellular inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate. Biochem J. 1986 Nov 15;240(1):35-40. PMID: 3103610.