Inositol

CAS: 87-89-8

CAS No.: 87-89-8

Standard: NF/FCC/EP

Characteristic: Inositol is fine white crystal or crystalline powder. Odorless, sweet taste.

Usage: 1. Inositol is mainly used in the preparation of various vitamin pills and nutritional amino-acid-vitamin injections.
2. Chemical Treatment
Inositol is also used in the treatment of hepatocirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver, angiosclerosis, high cholesterol count etc.
3. Cosmetic and Food additive
Inositol can also prevent the aging of skin and alopecia and used as food additive.
4. Feed Additive
Inositol is also a good feed additive for shrimps and fish.
5. Use in Hair Care
According to some reports, Inositol strengthens the cells of the hair helping it to retain moisture. It is available orally and is an ingredient in some shampoo formulas.
6. Common use as a "cutting" agent
Inositol is also commonly used as an adulterant (or cutting agent) in many illegal drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, and sometimes heroin.