Thermo Scientific Chemicals myo-Inositol, 98+%

Product Code	Brand	Quantity
11460114	Thermo Scientific Chemicals A13586.22	100 g
11470114	Thermo Scientific Chemicals A13586.36	500 g
11480114	Thermo Scientific Chemicals A13586.0E	2500 g

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.    

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 87-89-8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.156
• InChI Key: CDAISMWEOUEBRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• PubChem CID: 892
• IUPAC Name: cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol

• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• MDL Number: MFCD00077932
• Synonym: scyllo-inositol, myo-inositol, inositol, muco-inositol, epi-inositol, i-inositol, meso-inositol, allo-inositol, 1d-chiro-inositol, myoinositol
• ChEBI: CHEBI:24848
• SMILES: C1(C(C(C(C(C1O)O)O)O)O)O

Specifications

• CAS: 87-89-8
• Density: 1.75
• Molecular Formula: C6H12O6
• Beilstein: 1907329
• Synonym: scyllo-inositol, myo-inositol, inositol, muco-inositol, epi-inositol, i-inositol, meso-inositol, allo-inositol, 1d-chiro-inositol, myoinositol
• InChI Key: CDAISMWEOUEBRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• IUPAC Name: cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
• PubChem CID: 892
• Formula Weight: 180.16
• Chemical Name or Material: Inositol

• Melting Point: 224°C to 227°C
• Assay Percent Range: 98%
• MDL Number: MFCD00077932
• Merck Index: 14,4978
• Solubility Information: Soluble in water. Slightly soluble in ethanol,dimethyl sulfoxide and alcohol. Insoluble in ether.
• SMILES: C1(C(C(C(C(C1O)O)O)O)O)O
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 180.156
• ChEBI: CHEBI:24848
• Percent Purity: ≥98%

Safety and Handling

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Recommended Storage : Ambient temperatures

RUO – Research Use Only