5-O-Methyl-myo-inositol

5-O-Methyl-myo-inositol or Sequoyitol is used in the treatment of diabetes, decreasing blood glucose, improving glucose intolerance and improving insulin signalling.

ChEBI: 1D-5-O-methyl-myo-inositol is a member of the class of methyl myo-inositols that is cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol substituted by a methoxy group at position 6 (the 1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6r-stereoisomer). It has a role as a plant metabolite.