D-(+)-Chiro-inositol

Product Overview

1D-chiro-Inositol (CAS 643-12-9), molecular formula C6H12O6, molecular weight 180.156, is a vital stereoisomer of inositol naturally found in legumes and other plants in monomethylated or glycosylated forms. It appears as a white to off-white crystalline solid, highly soluble in water, with a melting point above 221 degrees Celsius and density of 2.0±0.1 g/cm3.

Key Applications

• Metabolic Research — Extensively utilized in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism studies, particularly investigating insulin signaling pathways and glucose uptake mechanisms. Enables assessment of enzymatic activities, gene expression, and metabolic intermediate regulation through in vitro and in vivo models.
• Cell Signaling Studies — Acts as a precursor and modulator of inositol phosphoglycan secondary messengers, essential for dissecting phosphatidylinositol signaling cascades, membrane dynamics, and intracellular calcium regulation.
• Glycobiology and Glycosylation — Employed in studying glycosylation processes and carbohydrate-protein interactions, examining how inositol-containing glycans affect protein folding, stability, and function.
• Plant Physiology Research — Applied in exploring osmotic regulation, hormone signaling, and abiotic stress tolerance mechanisms (drought and salinity) in plant cells.
• Biomaterials and Biotechnology — Leveraged for its biocompatibility in hydrogel design, tissue engineering scaffolds, and innovative bio-based product development.

Advantages

• High purity (95% minimum) with consistent, reliable quality
• Natural origin with high biological activity
• Unique stereochemical configuration — a key molecule for studying inositol phosphoglycan signaling mechanisms
• Excellent water solubility and stability, suitable for diverse experimental applications
• Broad applicability across metabolic regulation, cellular physiology, glycobiology, and biotechnology