About Inositol
InositolPharmaceutical Secondary Standard; Certified Reference MaterialSynonym: 1,2,3,4,5,6-Hexahydroxycyclohexane,i-Inositol,meso-Inositol,myo-InositolCAS Number87-89-8Empirical Formula (Hill Notation)C6H12O6Molecular Weight180.16PropertiesRelated CategoriesAdditional Standards,Analytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Chromatography,Pharmaceutical Secondary Standards,Pharmaceutical and Drug Standards,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,Secondary Pharmaceutical Standardspharmaceutical secondary standardvapor density 6.2 (vs air)InChI Key CDAISMWEOUEBRE-GPIVLXJGSA-Nform neatmp 222-227C(lit.)format neatDescriptionAnalysis NoteThese secondary standards offer multi-traceability to the USP, EP (PhEur) and BP primary standards, where they are available.Biochem/physiol ActionsA component of membrane phospholipids, glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchors that bind glycoproteins to cell membranes, and inositol phosphate second messengers.General descriptionPharmaceutical secondary standards for application in quality control, provide pharma laboratories and manufacturers with a convenient and cost-effective alternative to the preparation of in-house working standards.United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference StandardPropertiesRelated CategoriesAnalytical Standards,Analytical/Chromatography,Pharmacopeia & Metrological Institutes Standards,USP Standards,USP Standards I - Kvapor density 6.2 (vs air)InChI Key CDAISMWEOUEBRE-GPIVLXJGSA-Nmp 222-227C(lit.)
FAQs of Inositol:
Q: What is the physical form of Inositol?
A: Inositol is available in powder form.
Q: What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Inositol?
A: The molecular formula of Inositol is C6H12O6, and its molecular weight is 180.16 grams (g).
Q: What is the melting point range of Inositol?
A: The melting point of Inositol ranges from 225 to 227 C (437 to 441 F; 498 to 500 K).
Q: What is the purity level of Inositol?
A: Inositol has a purity of 99%.
Q: What are the common uses of Inositol?
A: Inositol is used for diabetic nerve pain, panic disorder, high cholesterol, insomnia, cancer, depression, schizophrenia, Alzheimers disease, ADHD, autism, promoting hair growth, treating psoriasis, and managing side effects of medical treatment with lithium.