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Catalog number A13586.22
also known as A13586-22
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myo-Inositol, 98+%
Catalog numberA13586.22
Price (USD)/ Each
52.65
Online exclusive
58.40 Save 5.75 (10%)
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS87-89-8
IUPAC Namecyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
Molecular FormulaC6H12O6
InChI KeyCDAISMWEOUEBRE-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESOC1C(O)C(O)C(O)C(O)C1O
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Specifications
Specification Sheet
Specification SheetAppearance (Color)White
FormCrystals or powder or crystalline powder
Assay (unspecified)≥98.0% [UK sourced, assay is silylated GC, US sourced, assay from vendor's CofA]
CommentMaterial sourced in UK or US
Identification (FTIR)Conforms (UK Sourced Material)
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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.
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.
RUO – Research Use Only
General References:
- Bruggeman, Q.; Prunier, F.; Mazubert, C.; de Bont, L.; Garmier, M.; Lugan, R.; Benhamed, M.; Bergounioux, C.; Raynaud, C.; Delarue, M. Involvement of Arabidopsis Hexokinase1 in Cell Death Mediated by Myo-Inositol Accumulation. Plant Cell 2015, 27 (6), 1801-1814.
- D'Anna, R.; Di Benedetto, A.; Scilipoti, A.; Santamaria, A.; Interdonato, M. L.; Petrella, E.; Neri, I.; Pintaudi, B.; Corrado, F.; Facchinetti, F. Myo-inositol Supplementation for Prevention of Gestational Diabetes in Obese Pregnant Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Obstet. Gynecol. 2015, 126 (2), 310-315.