Short Description:
CAS number： 87-89-8
Molecular formula： C6H12O6
molecular weight： 180.16
Chemical structure：
| Basic Information | |
| Other names | MYO-INOSITOL/vitamin B8 |
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Product name |
Inositol |
| Grade | Food Grade.pharmaceutical Grade |
| Appearance | White crystals or white crystalline powder |
| Analysis standard | NF12 |
| Assay | ≥97.0% |
| Shelf life | 4 years |
| Packing | 25kg/drum |
| Characteristic | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
| Condition | Storage in dry and cool place, Keep away from strong light and heat. |
Description
Inositol, also called vitamin B8, is a vitamin-like substance found in plants and animals.It was found in food sources such as nuts, whole grains, cabbage and cantaloupe.Inositol may help manage the symptoms of mental health conditions such as panic disorder, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and bipolar disorder.
Function
Inositol is primarily used for the storage and metabolism of amino acids. It is an important part of the citric acid cycle, or the main series of chemical reactions that leads to the conversion of food into energy. Inositol may also benefit the immune system, hair health, and manage other conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and diabetic nerve pain.Furthermore, inositol may help manage mental health concerns. Holistic psychiatrists recommend nutritional supplements like inositol, tryptophan and omega-3 fats for bipolar disorder patients. Inositol may also help those diagnosed with panic disorder, depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder. A 2010 study found that inositol may help minimize the symptoms of psoriasis and promote mood stabilization for people with bipolar disorder.
Uses
1. As food supplements, has a similar effect to vitamin B1. It can be used for infant foods and used in an amount of 210~250mg/kg; Used in drinking in an amount of 25~30mg/kg.
2. Inositol is an indispensible vitamin for lipid metabolism in the body. It can promote the absorption of hypolipidemic medicines and vitamins. Moreover, it can promote the cell growth and fat metabolism in liver and other tissues. It can be used for the adjuvant treatment of fatty liver, high cholesterol. It is widely used in food and feed additives, and is often added to fish, shrimp and livestock feed. The amount is 350-500mg/kg.
3. The product is one kind of the complex vitamin B, which can promote cell metabolism, improve the cell nutrient conditions, and can contribute to development, increase appetite, to recuperate. Moreover, it can prevent the accumulation of fat in the liver, and accelerate the process of removing excess fat in heart. It has a similar lipid-chemotactic action as choline, and therefore useful in the treatment of hepatic fatty excessive disease and cirrhosis of the liver disease. According to the "food fortifier use of health standards (1993)" (Issued by the Ministry of Health of China), it can be used for infant food and fortified beverages at an amount of 380-790mg/kg. It is a vitamin class medicines and lipid-lowering drug which promote the fat metabolism of liver and other tissues, and be useful for the adjuvant treatment of fatty liver and high cholesterol. It is widely used in additives of food and beverage.
4. Inositol is widely used in pharmaceutical, chemical, food, etc. It has a good effect on treating diseases such as liver cirrhosis. It can also used for advanced cosmetic raw materials, with high economic value.
5. It can be used as a biochemical reagent and also for the pharmaceutical and organic synthesis; It can lower the level cholesterol and have sedative effect.