Inositol

Inositol (CAS 6917-35-7), also known as myo-inositol, is a naturally occurring sugar alcohol used across food, pharmaceutical, and personal care manufacturing. It functions primarily as a humectant, nutrient supplement, and stabilizing agent in finished formulations. In dietary supplements and functional foods, inositol is formulated into capsules, powders, and fortified beverages targeting metabolic and reproductive health support. Feed manufacturers incorporate it into premixes and animal nutrition products.

In these applications, it contributes to lipid metabolism and liver function in livestock and aquaculture species. Personal care formulators use it in skin creams and serums for its moisture-retention properties. It is particularly effective in products positioned around skin barrier support. In pharmaceutical manufacturing, it serves as an excipient and active ingredient in tablet and powder formulations for various therapeutic uses.

Inositol is supplied as a white crystalline powder. Food-grade and USP/BP-compliant grades are the most commonly traded specifications, ensuring high purity for industrial and consumer applications. Furthermore, Ph.Eur. grade is available for specialized pharmaceutical applications. Packaging typically ranges from kilogram bags to bulk sacks, providing flexibility for different production scales.

The product is sourced primarily from phytic acid hydrolysis of plant-derived raw materials. This ensures a reliable supply chain for manufacturers requiring consistent quality and performance in their chemical sourcing.