Inositol

Product Introduction

Inositol (C₆H₁₂O₆) is a cyclohexanehexol sugar alcohol involved in cell signaling.

Characteristics:
• Appearance: white/off-white crystalline powder
• Solubility: 14 g/100 g water at 20 °C
• Melting Point: 222–227 °C
• Stability: resistant to acids, bases, and heat

Application Fields

• Medical: • Treats fatty liver, cirrhosis, hepatitis • Lowers cholesterol; improves insulin sensitivity • Adjunct for PCOS, GDM, infertility
• Food: • Fortifier in functional beverages, infant formulas • Fermentation promoter for microbial cultures
• Feed: • Additive in aquaculture, poultry, fur animal diets
• Cosmetics: • Moisturizer in anti-aging and whitening formulations

Packaging Requirements

• Materials: moisture-proof PE/PP or fiberboard drums
• Sealing: double-layer liner; hermetic
• Labeling: batch, assay, dates
• Sizes: 25 kg drums; 100 g–200 mg lab packs

Storage and Transportation

• Storage: < 40 °C, dry, ventilated
• Transport: sealed; PPE required