1-O-methyl-chiro-inositol, CAS No. 642-38-6

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642-38-6

Catalog No. EBD2638239

CAS 642-38-6

Name 1-O-methyl-chiro-inositol

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Basic Information

Synonyms: (1R,2S,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-methoxycyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol (1R,2S,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-Methoxy-1,2,3,4,5-cyclohexanepentol (1R,2S,3S,4S,5R,6R)-6-Methoxy-1,2,3,4,5-cyclohexanpentol 1,2,3,4,5-Cyclohexanepentol,6-methoxy-,(1alpha,2beta,3alpha,4alpha,5beta,6beta)- (+)-quebrachitol 1-O-methyl-chiro-inositol L-chiro-inositol,2-O-methyl- brahol quebrachit quebrachitol l-quebrachitol (-)-quebrachitol quebrachitol,(-)- l-(-)-2-o-methylinositol 2-o-methyl-l-chiro-inositol inositol,2-o-methyl-(6ci,7ci) inositol,2-o-methyl-,l-chiro-(8ci) 2-O-Methyl-L-inositol

Molecular Formula: C7H14O6

Molecular Weight: 194.18

Categories: Medicinal Chemistry > Biochemicals and Life Science Reagents > Saccharides, Nucleosides, and Nucleotides Medicinal Chemistry > Pharmaceutical Excipients > Pharmaceutical Sweeteners

Product Description:

L-Quebrachitol, also known as 2-O-methyl-L-chiro-inositol, is a naturally occurring methylated cyclitol. It is a white crystalline powder with a sweet taste and is soluble in water. This compound is structurally classified as a derivative of inositol, specifically a methyl ether of L-chiro-inositol. Its primary applications are in the pharmaceutical and health supplement industries. L-Quebrachitol is recognized for its potential biological activities, including anti-diabetic properties by improving insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism. It is also investigated for its effects on improving male reproductive health. Due to its natural origin and sweet taste, it finds use as a low-calorie sweetener or functional ingredient in certain medicinal formulations and health products. L-Quebrachitol is extracted from natural sources such as the bark of the *Aspidosperma quebracho-blanco* tree and rubber tree (*Hevea brasiliensis*) latex serum. Its safety profile is generally considered favorable, contributing to its interest as a nutraceutical agent.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 190-198 °C

Boiling Point: 317.2 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 145.6 °C

Density: 1.56 g/cm3

Solubility: Soluble

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: white to off-white crystals