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Commodity Name: Inositol

CAS No.: 【87-89-8】

H.S. Code: 29061320

Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆

Description: Inositol occurs as fine, white crystals or as a white, crystalline powder. It is part of the vitamin B complex, it promotes healthy brain development and function, and works closely with choline to move fats out of the heart and liver.

Specification: FCC IV; NF12

 

Items	Specification
Appearance	White Crystals or White Crystalline Powder
Identification	A, B
Melting Range	224 – 227℃
Loss on Drying	0.5% Max.
Chloride	0.005% Max.
Sulphate	0.006% Max.
Calcium	Conforms
Residue on Ignition	0.1% Max.
Iron	0.0005% Max.
Heavy Metal (Pb)	0.001% Max.
Lead	0.004% Max.
Assay (C6H12O6)	97.0% Min.
Total Plate Count	1000pcs Max.
Molds and Yeasts	100pcs Max.
E. Coli	Negative

Packing and Transportation: Adopting the package of 25kg/bag with net kraft bag or Paperboard Drum and PE inner. The transportation shall be in ccordance with the requirement of general chemicals.

Usage: Inositol is currently mainly used in the pharmaceutical industry to produce liver cirrhosis, fatty liver, hardening of the arteries, high blood cholesterol drugs, also raw materials of producing multi-vitamin, to promote cell growth, reduce human aging.

                Inositol, as important nutritional additives / nutrition enhancers in food Industry, is used in infant food, and beverage.