myo-Inositol
CAS: 87-89-8
Category: Pharmaceutical Intermediates
| Purity | Food Grade ≥99%, Pharmaceutical Grade ≥99.5%, USP Grade ≥99.8%, Research Grade ≥98% |
| Molecular Formula | C6H12O6 |
| Molecular Weight | 180.16 |
| Appearance | White crystalline powder or crystals, odorless, sweet taste, freely soluble in water and slightly soluble in alcohol. |
| Packaging | 25 kg kraft paper bag with polyethylene inner liner, 25 kg fiber drum, 500 g/1 kg aluminum foil bag for laboratory grade, or customized pharmaceutical-grade packaging |
| Testing Indicators | Appearance — Visual inspection; Identification — Infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and retention time comparison by HPLC; Assay/Purity — HPLC with refractive index detector or GC analysis; Specific rotation — Polarimetry method; Water content — Karl Fischer titration (USP <921>); Residue on ignition — Gravimetric method (USP <281>); Heavy metals — ICP-MS or atomic absorption spectroscopy; Related substances — HPLC method; Microbial limits — USP <61>/<62> for pharmaceutical grade. |
| Storage Notes | Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area. Keep containers tightly sealed and protected from moisture, heat, and direct sunlight. Avoid contamination and excessive humidity during storage. Recommended storage temperature is below 25°C. |
| Lead Time | 10 days |
Myo-Inositol (also known as inositol) is a naturally occurring cyclic sugar alcohol widely used as a nutritional supplement, pharmaceutical ingredient, and biochemical reagent. It is commonly used in dietary supplements, infant nutrition products, pharmaceutical formulations, cosmetics, and cell culture media. It plays an important role in phosphatidylinositol metabolism and cellular signaling pathways.