Vitamins
REACH
Inositol
CAS Number
6917-35-7
EC Number
230-024-9
What is Inositol?
Inositol (CAS 6917-35-7), also known as myo-inositol, is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol used in food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing.
Where is Inositol used?
- Dietary supplements and functional foods: humectant, nutrient supplement, and stabilizing agent in capsules, powders, and fortified beverages for metabolic and reproductive health support
- Animal nutrition: incorporated into premixes, contributing to lipid metabolism and liver function in livestock and aquaculture species
- Personal care: moisture-retention in skin creams and serums for skin barrier support
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing: excipient and active ingredient in tablet and powder formulations for various therapeutic uses
Commercial specifications
- Food-grade and USP/BP-compliant grades; Ph. Eur. grade for specialized pharmaceutical applications
- Packaging from kilogram bags to bulk sacks
- Sourced primarily from phytic acid hydrolysis of plant-derived raw materials
Other Names (Synonyms)
An inositol|Hexahydroxycyclohexane|cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol|Vitamin B8 i̇nositol|myo-Inositol
What are the physical properties of Inositol?
Melting Point 252 °C
Boiling Point 291.3±40.0 °C(Predicted)
Density 2.038±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
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.
Color White to off-white
Form Solid
How is Inositol classified and handled safely? Learn More
Warning
GHS07· Irritant
Hazard Statements
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary Statements
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash … thoroughly after handling.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.