Inositol

• Catalog Number: ACM87898
• Product Name: Inositol
• CAS: 87-89-8
• Category: Main Products
• Description: Inositol is a unique new botanical complex which is processed from the fruits of Ceratonia Siliqua (carob tree). It is a multi-action tanning compound, which activates the main melanogenesis pathway thus intensifying and maintaining a suntan longer. Since it stimulates both immediate and delayed tanning, it can be applied to 'before-tanning' formulations such as sunscreens, tan accelerators, day facial creams and 'after-tanning' formulations such as tan-prolonging products, after-sun creams and lotions.
• Synonyms: Meso-inositol
• IUPAC Name: Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
• Molecular Weight: 180.16
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• Canonical SMILES: C1(C(C(C(C(C1O)O)O)O)O)O
• InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2(8)4(10)6(12)5(11)3(1)9/h1-12H
• InChI Key: CDAISMWEOUEBRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• Boiling Point: 232.96 °C
• Melting Point: 222-227 °C(lit.)
• Flash Point: 143.39 °C
• Density: 1.75 g/cm³
• Solubility: Partly soluble in water or alcohol
• Appearance: Solid
• Application: Tan-prolonging products, after-sun creams and lotions
• Storage: 2-8 °C
• Complexity: 104
• Exact Mass: 180.06338810
• Monoisotopic Mass: 180.06338810
• pH: 5-7 (100g/l, H₂O, 20°C)
• Physical State: Solid
• pKa: 12.63±0.70(Predicted)
• Refractive Index: 1.6170
• Topological Polar Surface Area: 121 Ų

Custom Q&A

What is the molecular formula of inositol?

The molecular formula of inositol is C6H12O6.

What are some synonyms of inositol?

Some synonyms of inositol are myo-inositol, Scyllo-inositol, epi-Inositol, and Muco-Inositol.

What is the molecular weight of inositol?

The molecular weight of inositol is 180.16 g/mol.

What is the role of inositol as a nutrient?

Inositol has a role as a nutrient in the body.

What is the role of inositol as an EC 3.1.4.11 inhibitor?

Inositol has a role as an EC 3.1.4.11 inhibitor, specifically as a phosphoinositide phospholipase C inhibitor.

Is inositol considered a B vitamin?

Inositol has traditionally been considered a B vitamin, although its status as a vitamin is uncertain.

How is myo-inositol prepared?

Myo-inositol is prepared from an aqueous extract of corn kernels by precipitation and hydrolysis of crude phytate.

Is inositol considered a pseudovitamin?

Yes, inositol is considered a pseudovitamin because it is a molecule that is vital in the body, but a deficiency in this molecule does not lead to disease conditions.

Is inositol generally recognized as safe by the FDA?

Yes, inositol is considered generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA.

What are some other identifiers for inositol?

Other identifiers for inositol include CAS numbers 551-72-4 and 643-12-9.