Category:
Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients
CAS NO:
87-89-8
Standard:
In-house Standards,
White crystalline powder, odourless, sweet taste.
Mainly used in the treatment of cirrhosis of the liver, hepatitis, fatty liver and high blood cholesterol in disorder.
Inositol, specifically D-chiro-inositol, is a cyclic polyol widely produced via acid hydrolysis of phytic acid or enzymatic conversion. It serves as a key building block in phospholipid synthesis and cell signaling pathways. The standard chemical formula is C6H12O6 with CAS number 87-89-8.
While generally recognized as safe (GRAS), excessive clinical intake may cause gastrointestinal distress. Store in cool, dry conditions away from moisture to prevent caking. Avoid inhalation of dust during bulk handling to protect respiratory health.