Inositol
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This article is compiled based on the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) – 2025 Edition
Issued and maintained by the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP)
(Hexahydroxycyclohexane), C6H6(OH)6 180.16 CAS RN®: 87-89-8.-Fine, white crystals or a white, crystalline powder; stable in air. Its solutions are neutral to litmus. Optically inactive. One g dissolves in 5.7 mL of water. Slightly soluble in alcohol; insoluble in ether and in chloroform. Store in well-closed containers.
MELTING RANGE (741): between 223° and 226°.
LOSS ON DRYING (731): Dry it at 105° for 4 hours: it loses not more than 0.5% of its weight.
Residue on Ignition (Reagent test): not more than 0.1%.
