Applications
Inositol USP also knows as (myo-Inositol) or cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol is a chemical formula C6H12O6 or (-CHOH-)6, a six-fold alcohol (polyol) of cyclohexane. Inositol is a sugar alcohol. Inositol USP plays an important role in promoting cellular membrane health; it is used in many research and clinical applications. It is used in the pharmaceutical industry as an ingredient in the manufacturing of medicines and is also used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Inositol USP is the main ingredient in dietary supplements in the form of Myo-inositol or D-chiro-inositol, two forms of Inositol that have different biological effects. Inositol has been knows to lower cholesterol ,promote the growth of healthy hair and preventing hair loss, prevent eczema, aid in the redistribution of body fat and have a sedative effect. Inositol USP can also be found as an ingredient in energy drinks, either in conjunction with or as a substitute for glucose.
U.S.P. A chemical grade of sufficient purity to meet or exceed requirements of the U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP); acceptable for food, drug, or medicinal use; may be used for most laboratory purposes.
Specifications
Appearance & Description: Odorless White Crystalline Powder. Soluble in water, It tastes sweet.
Identification (A.B): Meets Specifications
Clarity and color of solution: Meets Specifications
Loss on drying: Not more than 0.5%
Melting Point: 224~227?
Residue on Ignition: ≤0.1%
Assay: ≥97.0% and ≤102.0%
Conductivity: ≤20μ s cm-1
Chloride: ≤0.005%
Sulfate: ≤0.006%
Calcium: Meets Specifications
Barium: Meets Specifications
Iron: ≤0.0005%
Heavy Metals(as Pb): ≤5ppm
Total impurities: ≤1.0%
Individual impurities: ≤0.3%
Lead: ≤0.5mg/kg
Arsenic: ≤0.5mg/kg
Mercury: ≤0.1mg/kg
Cd: ≤0.5mg/kg
Total plate count: ≤1000cfu/g
Mould and yeast: ≤100cfu/g
E.Colin: Absent/25g
Salmonella: Negative/25g
COMPLIED WITH THE STANDARDS: USP40-NF35
Packing
55.115 LB Cardboard Drum.
