D-Chiro-Inositol

D-Chiro-Inositol (CAS 643-12-9) is a naturally occurring, vitamin-like member of the inositol family, carrying the molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆ and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. It presents as a white crystalline powder with a reported melting point of approximately 230 °C and a bulk density in the region of 0.87 g/ml, making it well-suited to standard powder-handling and blending operations across multiple manufacturing environments. Within the nutraceutical and dietary supplement sector, D-Chiro-Inositol is established as a functional ingredient supplied to formulators producing capsules, tablets, and sachets. Its role as a vitamin-like nutrient places it alongside other inositol isomers in premium supplement stacks, and it is commonly sourced at ≥98% assay purity to meet the quality expectations of finished-product manufacturers operating under GMP frameworks.

In food and nutrition applications, D-Chiro-Inositol qualifies for use as a humectant and moisture-retention agent, contributing to texture stability in certain functional food matrices. Manufacturers requiring food-grade material should confirm compliance with applicable regional food additive regulations prior to formulation, as classification may vary across jurisdictions. The pharmaceutical and healthcare industry sources D-Chiro-Inositol for use in investigational and commercial oral dosage forms. Buyers in this segment typically require documentation aligned with pharmacopoeial standards; SoleChem can support enquiries regarding material traceability, certificate of analysis, and quality documentation relevant to pharma-grade procurement.

Personal care and cosmetic formulators utilise D-Chiro-Inositol for its humectant and antioxidant-stabilising properties, incorporating it into skin-conditioning serums, creams, and leave-on treatments where hygroscopic functionality and formulation stability are key performance parameters. The ingredient is compatible with aqueous systems commonly used in modern cosmetic manufacturing. SoleChem supplies D-Chiro-Inositol in powder and crystalline forms, packaged to suit both development-scale and full production requirements. Standard bulk configurations run to 25 kg fibre drums or cartons, while smaller 1–5 kg lots are available for pilot batches and early-stage formulation work. Each consignment is accompanied by a full certificate of analysis detailing assay, appearance, moisture content, and relevant physical parameters.

As a European distributor serving manufacturers across food, pharma, nutraceutical, and cosmetic sectors, SoleChem maintains consistent stock availability and documented supply chain transparency. Buyers are encouraged to contact our technical sales team to discuss specification requirements, regulatory support documentation, and volume pricing arrangements appropriate to their production scale.