An inositol

Myo-inositol is an inositol having myo- configuration. Among its listed roles, it functions as a member of compatible osmolytes, a nutrient, an EC 3.1.4.11 (phosphoinositide phospholipase C) inhibitor, a human metabolite, a Daphnia magna metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a mouse metabolite. The directory classifies it as a discontinued API with a natural source/manufacturing origin. Other names for this substance include Scyllo-inositol and myo-inositol. Its PubChem CID is 892.

CAS No 551-72-4
Molecular Formula C6H12O6
Molecular Weight 180.16 g/mol
Synonyms cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol

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