| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
5-O-Methyl-myo-inositol | [CAS]
523-92-2 | [Synonyms]
SEQUOYITOL
SEQUOYITOL 90%
5-O-METHYL-MYO-INOSITOL
myo-Inositol, 5-O-methyl-
(1S,2R,4S,5R)-6-methoxycyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol | [EINECS(EC#)]
208-352-9 | [Molecular Formula]
C7H14O6 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00238681 | [MOL File]
523-92-2.mol | [Molecular Weight]
194.18 |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Uses]
5-O-Methyl-myo-inositol or Sequoyitol is used in the treatment of diabetes, decreasing blood glucose, improving glucose intolerance and improving insulin signalling. | [Definition]
ChEBI: 1D-5-O-methyl-myo-inositol is a member of the class of methyl myo-inositols that is cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5-pentol substituted by a methoxy group at position 6 (the 1R,2S,3r,4R,5S,6r-stereoisomer). It has a role as a plant metabolite. |
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