D-(+)-CHIRO-INOSITOL, CAS No. 643-12-9

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643-12-9

Catalog No. EBD3060345

CAS 643-12-9

Name D-(+)-CHIRO-INOSITOL

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Basic Information

Synonyms: D-INOSITOL CHIRO-INOSITOL D-CHIRO-INOSITOL 1D-CHIRO-INOSITOL D-(+)-CHIRO-INOSITOL D-CHIRO-INOSITOL,95% D-CHIRO-INOSITOL(DCI) D-CHIRO-INOSITOL,98% D-CHIRO-INOSITOL(DISD) 1,2,4/3,5,6-HEXAHYDROXYCYCLOHEXANE (1R,2R,3S,4S,5S,6S)-cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol (+)-chiro-inositol inositol,d-chiro-(8ci)

Molecular Formula: C6H12O6

Molecular Weight: 180.16

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

Product Description:

D-Chiro-Inositol is a stereoisomer of inositol, a naturally occurring cyclitol. It is a white crystalline powder that is soluble in water. Structurally, it is a cyclic polyol with a specific stereochemical configuration distinct from the more common myo-inositol. Its primary significance lies in the biomedical and nutraceutical fields. D-Chiro-Inositol is recognized as an insulin sensitizer and plays a crucial role in cellular signaling pathways, particularly those involving insulin. It is extensively studied and used as a dietary supplement and therapeutic agent for managing conditions related to insulin resistance, most notably Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Research indicates it can help improve metabolic and hormonal parameters in PCOS. Beyond its direct therapeutic role, D-Chiro-Inositol is also investigated as a potential functional excipient in pharmaceutical formulations, where it may enhance drug delivery or stability. It is generally considered safe for consumption, with studies supporting its tolerability at common supplemental doses.

Physical Properties

Melting Point: 230 °C(lit.)

Boiling Point: 291.326 °C at 760 mmHg

Flash Point: 143.387 °C

Density: 2.038 g/cm3

Storage: 2-8°C

Analytical Data

Appearance: off-white powder