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Thermo Scientific Chemicals myo-Inositol, 98+%

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Description

Myo-Inositol is a growth factor for animals and microorganisms. It is the most abundant form of polyols that serves as a structural element of secondary messengers in eukaryotic cells. It is used as an adulterant in many illegal drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine. Further, it is used as a stand-in for cocaine on television and film.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Myo-Inositol is a growth factor for animals and microorganisms. It is the most abundant form of polyols that serves as a structural element of secondary messengers in eukaryotic cells. It is used as an adulterant in many illegal drugs like cocaine and methamphetamine. Further, it is used as a stand-in for cocaine on television and film.

Solubility
Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol, dimethyl sulfoxide and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.    

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.    
TRUSTED_SUSTAINABILITY

Chemical Identifiers

CAS 87-89-8
Molecular Formula C6H12O6
Molecular Weight (g/mol) 180.156
MDL Number MFCD00077932
InChI Key CDAISMWEOUEBRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Synonym scyllo-inositol, myo-inositol, inositol, muco-inositol, epi-inositol, i-inositol, meso-inositol, allo-inositol, 1d-chiro-inositol, myoinositol
PubChem CID 892
ChEBI CHEBI:24848
IUPAC Name cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
SMILES C1(C(C(C(C(C1O)O)O)O)O)O

Specifications

Melting Point 224°C to 227°C
Density 1.75
Assay Percent Range 98%
Quantity 100 g
Beilstein 1907329
Merck Index 14,4978
Solubility Information Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol,dimethyl sulfoxide and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
Formula Weight 180.16
Percent Purity ≥98%
Chemical Name or Material Inositol

RUO – Research Use Only

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