| CAS No. | : | 65-23-6 |
| Chemical Formula | : |
C6H12O6
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| Category | : | FOOD |
| Other names | : | Vitamin B8 or myo-inositol |
Inositol powder, Vitamin B8, also known as myo-inositol, CAS no.65-23-6, white crystalline water-soluble B-vitamin powder, synthesized from glucose-6-phosphate. Inositol has a chemical structure similar with glucose, chemical formula C6H12O6, but the sweetness is different with sugar.
Inositol is a B Vitamin used in the food and beverage industry as a nutritional enhancer and dietary supplements. Specifically, Inositol is applied in products such as healthy drinks and baby foods. Inositol can lower cholesterol, promote healthy hair growth and prevent hair loss, prevention of eczema, and increase appetite. Food source: high Inositol in Beans,Citrus Fruits and Cantaloupe,Whole Grain Bread,Considerations.


