Inositol
| Names | |
|---|---|
| IUPAC name
(1R,2R,3S,4S,5R,6S)-cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
| |
| Other names
cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-Cyclohexanehexol
Cyclohexanehexol Mouse antialopecia factor Nucite Phaseomannite Phaseomannitol | |
| Properties | |
| C6H12O6 | |
| Molar mass | 180.16 g/mol |
| Appearance | White solid |
| Odor | Odorless |
| Density | 1.752 g/cm3 |
| Melting point | 225–227 °C (437–441 °F; 498–500 K) |
| 14 g/100 ml (25 ºC) | |
| Solubility | Moderate soluble in methanol Slightly soluble in DMSO Insoluble in alcohols, dichloromethane, dimethylformamide, tetrahydrofuran[1] |
| Vapor pressure | ~0 mmHg |
| Hazards | |
| Safety data sheet | Sigma-Aldrich (myo-inositol) |
| Flash point | 143 °C |
| Lethal dose or concentration (LD, LC): | |
| LD50 (Median dose)
|
10,000 mg/kg (mouse, oral) |
| Except where otherwise noted, data are given for materials in their standard state (at 25 °C [77 °F], 100 kPa). | |
| Infobox references | |
Inositol or cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol is a chemical compound with formula C6H12O6, a sugar alcohol. It exists in nine possible stereoisomers, of which the most prominent form, widely occurring in nature, is cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6-cyclohexanehexol, or myo-inositol (former names meso-inositol or i-inositol). Its taste has been assayed at half the sweetness of table sugar (sucrose).
Contents
Properties
Chemical
Inositol can be nitrated to give inositol hexanitrate using a nitrating mixture.
Oxidation with nitric acid gives rhodizonic acid.
Physical
Inositol is a crystalline solid, soluble in water.
Availability
Inositol is available in many health food stores.
It can also be bought online cheaply.
Preparation
Inositol is best bought than made.
Projects
- Make rhodizonic acid and potassium rhodizonate
- Make inositol hexanitrate
Handling
Safety
Inositol has low toxicity and it's 100% edible. Lab-grade inositol however, isn't.
Storage
Inositol should be kept in closed bottles, plastic bottles are sufficient.
Disposal
Inositol doesn't require special disposal. Discard it as you wish.
