Inositol NF*2
 

Name: Inositol

Synonyms: Myo-Inositol; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, *-Cyclohexanehexol; Hexahydroxycyclohexane

Molecular Formula: C6H*2O6
Molecular Weight: **0.*6 (International Atomic Weight of ***5)

Inositol is a lipotropic vitamin belonging to the vitamin B group. It occurs as an odorless white crystalline powder that is readily soluble in water. Its solution is neutral to litmus. It is optically inactive.

As a vitamin and hypolipoindemic agent that can promote fat metabolism in liver and other tissues. It is used to adjust fatty liver and lipoidemia.

As a feed and food additive, it is widely used in fish and shrimp feed and drinks.