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6917-35-7

Name Cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol
CAS 6917-35-7
EINECS(EC#) 230-024-9
Molecular Formula C6H12O6
MDL Number MFCD00077932
Molecular Weight 180.16
MOL File 6917-35-7.mol
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Definition A constituent of body tissue. There are nine isomeric forms of inositol (myo-inositol or mesoinositol or specifically the cis-1,2,3,5-trans-4,6- hexahydroxycyclohexane has vitamin activity).
Appearance White crystals; odorless; sweet taste. Soluble in water; insoluble in absolute alcohol and ether. Stable to heat, strong acid, and alkali. Amounts are expressed in milligrams of inositol.
Melting point  252 °C
Boiling point  291.3±40.0 °C(Predicted)
density  2.038±0.06 g/cm3(Predicted)
form  Solid
pka 12.63±0.70(Predicted)
color  White to off-white
Uses
inositol is used in emollients for its ability to hold and retain moisture, it belongs to the vitamin B family. Although found naturally in plant and animal tissue, for commercial use it is isolated from corn.
EPA Substance Registry System Inositol(6917-35-7)

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