INOSITOL- ▸ Humectant: moisture-binding ingredient in cosmetic formulations
- ▸ Hair conditioning: conditioning agent in hair-care products
- ▸ Antistatic: antistatic ingredient in personal-care systems
A grade-specific Safety Data Sheet (SDS) — with the complete hazard classification, handling precautions, and transport information — is supplied with every shipment and available on request. Confirm all safety and regulatory details against the SDS for your specific grade.
Request SDS →Inositol (myo-inositol, CAS 87-89-8) is a cyclitol, cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol. In personal-care formulations it is used as a humectant and for hair-conditioning and antistatic functions per its INCI/PubChem cosmetic classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Inositol NF?
Inositol NF is myo-inositol (CAS 87-89-8), a cyclitol (cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol, C6H12O6) meeting National Formulary specifications. In personal-care formulations it is used as a humectant and for hair-conditioning and antistatic functions per its INCI classification.
What is inositol used for in formulations?
In cosmetic and personal-care systems it serves as a moisture-binding humectant, a hair-conditioning agent, and an antistatic ingredient. The NF designation indicates it meets National Formulary purity specifications.
Is inositol the same as myo-inositol?
Myo-inositol is the most common isomer of inositol and is the form indexed under CAS 87-89-8. Other forms such as D-chiro-inositol are distinct isomers, so confirm the isomer on the CoA when ordering.
What HS code applies to inositol?
Inositol is classified under HS 2906.13 (cyclic alcohols: sterols and inositols). Confirm the destination-country tariff line with your customs broker.
Is Inositol NF available in bulk with a CoA?
RawSource supplies Inositol NF in bulk to manufacturers. Request a bulk quote with your target quantity along with a CoA confirming NF specification and an SDS.