Inositol: Chemical name: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6-Cyclohexanehexol Assay: ≥98.0% Appearance: White crystalline powder Molecular formula: C6H12O6 Molecular weight: 180.16 Structural formula: |
Inositol is a six-fold alcohol (polyol) of cyclohexane. It exists in nine possible isomers inside generally animal, plant and microbe organizations. Classified as a member of the vitamin B complex, it is made by human body in amounts considered adequate for good health, and are classified as one of essential nutrients.