Inositol
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
(1R,2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
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| Other names
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol
Cyclohexanehexol Mouse antialopecia factor Nucite Phaseomannite Phaseomannitol | |
| Properties | |
| C6H12O6 | |
| Molar mass | 180.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.752 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 225–227 °C (437–441 °F; 498–500 K) |
| 14 g/100 ml (25 ºC) | |
| Solubility | Moderate soluble in methanol Slightly soluble in DMSO Insoluble in alcohols, dichloromethane, dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran[1] |
| Vapor pressure | ~0 mmHg |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich (myo-inositol) |
| Flash point | 143 °C |
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
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10,000 mg/kg (mouse, oral) |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Inositol or cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol is a chemical compound with formula C6H12O6, a sugar alcohol. It exists in nine possible stereoisomers, of which the most prominent form, widely occurring in nature, is cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexanehexol, or myo-inositol (former names meso-inositol or i-inositol). Its taste has been assayed at half the sweetness of table sugar (sucrose).
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Inositol can be nitrated to give inositol hexanitrate.
Oxidation with nitric acid gives rhodizonic acid.
Physical
Inositol is a crystalline solid, soluble in water.
Availability
Inositol is available in many health food stores.
It can also be bought online cheaply.
Preparation
Inositol is best bought than made.
Projects
- Make rhodizonic acid and potassium rhodizonate
- Make inositol hexanitrate
Handling
Safety
Inositol has low toxicity and it's 100% edible. Lab-grade inositol however, isn't.
Storage
Inositol should be kept in closed bottles, plastic bottles are sufficient.
Disposal
Inositol doesn't require special disposal. Discard it as you wish.
