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Inositol (CAS: 87-89-8), also known as cyclohexanhexol, myo-inositol, or vitamin B8, has the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆ and a molecular weight of 180.16. It is a naturally occurring compound widely found in nature and has nine stereoisomers, of which myo-inositol is the most physiologically active. Inositol appears as white crystals or a crystalline powder; it is odorless, has a sweet taste (approximately 50% as sweet as sucrose), and is optically inactive.
| Item | Specification |
| Melting Point | 220-228°C |
| Boiling Point | 291.3±40.0°C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.752 g/cm³ |
| Flash point | 166.0±24.0°C |
| Vapor pressure | 0.0±1.3 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | N/A |
| Specific rotation | N/A |
| Solubility | It is highly soluble in water, slightly soluble in ethanol, glacial acetic acid, ethylene glycol, and glycerol, and insoluble in diethyl ether, acetone, and chloroform. |
Food and Health Supplements: As a vitamin B8 fortifier, myo Inositol is used in infant and toddler foods, beverages, and grain-based health foods.
Medical Applications: It is used as an adjunct treatment for fatty liver, hyperlipidemia, hyperglycemia, and other conditions.
Feed and Aquaculture Industries: A feed additive specifically formulated for livestock, poultry, fish, and shrimp to improve survival rates and growth performance in aquaculture.
Personal Care Industry: It is used in skincare products as a moisturizer, skin-brightening agent, and anti-aging conditioner.
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