Inositol

Description

1. Product Overview

Inositol (specifically myo-inositol) is a naturally occurring cyclitol compound chemically defined as cyclohexanehexol (CAS: 87-89-8, molecular formula C₆H₁₂O₆) that serves as a critical functional ingredient in nutrition, feed, pharmaceutical, and biochemical industries. Its primary industrial use is as a key building block for phosphatidylinositol and inositol phosphates, which are essential components of cell membranes and intracellular signaling pathways. The key value proposition lies in its exceptional chemical stability, neutral sensory profile, and good flow properties that enable easy handling during formulation without interfering with taste, color, or formulation integrity. This product is strategically important in the market because myo-inositol represents the most abundant and structurally stable isomer used in industrial manufacturing, making it indispensable for diverse biochemical applications.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical composition: Cyclohexanehexol (myo-inositol isomer), CAS No. 87-89-8, molecular weight 180.16 g/mol

• Purity level: 99%+ pure myo-inositol; food/industrial grade with 97.0%–99.3% on an anhydrous basis

• Physical characteristics: White, odorless crystalline powder with good flow properties and moderate water solubility

• Form: Crystalline powder

• Color: White

• Packaging options: Bulk wholesale quantities available (25 kg MOQ standard; 20MT bulk orders)

• Shelf life: Stable under normal manufacturing conditions with chemical stability maintained

3. Core Industrial Applications

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: 99%+ purity guarantee with manufacturing under current good manufacturing practices (cGMP)

• Supply reliability: Own factory in Zhejiang (3,5000 m²) with complete R&D, manufacture, QC, QA, and warehouse departments

• Logistics capability: Bulk wholesale capacity with 20MT loading options; experienced in international B2B distribution

• Price competitiveness: Manufacturing from starch/maltodextrin via efficient one-step non-fermentative multi-enzyme reaction reduces production costs

• Sustainability: GRAS-certified (Generally Recognized As Safe); food-grade raw materials and processing aids

• Technical support: Full R&D department with QC/QA documentation available for industrial buyers

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 25 kg (standard); BULK 20MT available for enterprise sourcing

• BULK 20MT: Full 20MT bulk orders accepted for large-scale industrial procurement [user query]

• Loading capacity: 20MT per container (standard bulk shipping configuration) [user query]