| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol | [CAS]
6917-35-7 | [Synonyms]
lnositol
lnosMtol
lnosMtol,≥98%
Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexaol | [EINECS(EC#)]
230-024-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C6H12O6 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00077932 | [MOL File]
6917-35-7.mol | [Molecular Weight]
180.16 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [Definition]
A constituent of body tissue. There are nine isomeric forms of inositol (myo-inositol or mesoinositol or specifically the cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-
hexahydroxycyclohexane has vitamin activity). | [Appearance]
White crystals; odorless;
sweet taste.
Soluble in water; insoluble in absolute alcohol
and ether. Stable to heat, strong acid, and alkali.
Amounts are expressed in milligrams of inositol. | [Melting point ]
252 °C | [Boiling point ]
291.3±40.0 °C(Predicted) | [density ]
2.038±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted) | [storage temp. ]
Storage temp. 2-8°C | [form ]
Solid | [pka]
12.63±0.70(Predicted) | [color ]
White to off-white | [InChI]
InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-2(8)4(10)6(12)5(11)3(1)9/h1-12H | [InChIKey]
CDAISMWEOUEBRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N | [SMILES]
OC1C(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)C1O | [Uses]
inositol is used in emollients for its ability to hold and retain moisture, it belongs to the vitamin B family. Although found naturally in plant and animal tissue, for commercial use it is isolated from corn. | [EPA Substance Registry System]
Inositol(6917-35-7) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
White crystals; odorless;
sweet taste.
Soluble in water; insoluble in absolute alcohol
and ether. Stable to heat, strong acid, and alkali.
Amounts are expressed in milligrams of inositol. |
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