Thermo Scientific Chemicals myo-Inositol, 98+%

Description

CAS: 87-89-8 | C6H12O6 | 180.156 g/mol

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.

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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.    

Specifications

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

• Melting Point: 224°C to 227°C
• Density: 1.75
• Odor: Odorless
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• Quantity: 500 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: myo-Inositol

Safety and Handling

EINECSNumber	201-781-2
RTECSNumber	NM7520800
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only