myo-Inositol
CAS Number87-89-8
FormulaC6H12O6
Mol. Weight180.16 g/mol
myo-Inositol
What is myo-Inositol?
myo-Inositol is a chemical compound with CAS number 87-89-8 and molecular formula C6H12O6. It is used in various industrial and research applications.
Applications
Myo-Inositol, an organic osmolyte, is used to improve ovarian function in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). Myo-Inositol may be used to study the H+-myo-inositol transporter SLC2A13, a Potential Marker for Cancer Stem Cells in an Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
Specifications
Molecular Weight
180.16 g/mol
Assay/Purity
≥98.0% (HPLC)
Impurities
insoluble matter, passes filter test
Solubility
H2O: soluble0.1 g/mL, clear