Inositol

Inositol (CAS 87-89-8) is a naturally occurring carbocyclic sugar alcohol, commercially identified under names including Nucite, Dambose, Myoinosite, and I-Inositol. It carries no E-code designation and is classified within the vitamins and nutrients category. The myoinositol stereoisomer is the biologically active form found in most commercial supply.

In pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, inositol acts as a cell-signalling mediator supporting insulin pathway function, making it a documented active ingredient in metabolic health supplements. In food and feed applications, it functions as an antioxidant and stabiliser, protecting lipid-containing matrices against oxidative degradation. Personal care formulators incorporate it to support scalp and hair follicle conditioning actives.

Inositol is available as a crystalline powder in food-grade and pharmaceutical-grade specifications, with compliance to FCC and Ph.Eur. monographs depending on application. It falls under HS code 29061390 and is subject to REACH registration requirements for EU supply. Procurement teams should confirm grade specification against intended end-use regulatory requirements.