scyllo-Inositol

Also known as: Scyllitol, Cocositol, Quercinitol, AZD 103, ELND 005, 1,3,5/2,4,6-Hexahydroxycyclohexane, (1r,2r,3r,4r,5r,6r)-cyclohexane-1,2,3,4,5,6-hexol, scyllo-Cyclohexanehexol

scyllo-Inositol (CAS 488-59-5) is a compound in the Alcohols category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C6H12O6 and a molecular weight of 180.156 g/mol. Key properties include a melting point of 350ºC, a boiling point of 291.3±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 2.0±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 143.4±21.9 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.

CAS No.: 488-59-5
Jingsj CID: J-25508-0
Molecular Formula: C₆H₁₂O₆
Molecular Weight: 180.156 g/mol
Category: Alcohols
Last updated: 8/21/2026

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Physicochemical Properties

Melting Point	350ºC
Boiling Point	291.3±40.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Density	2.0±0.1 g/cm3
Flash Point	143.4±21.9 °C
Exact Mass	180.063385
PSA	121.38000
LogP	-2.11
Vapor Pressure	0.0±1.4 mmHg at 25°C
Refractive Index	1.784

Activity & Biological Data

Additional Information	[1]. Ibrahim T, et al. α-Synuclein aggregation, seeding and inhibition by scyllo-inositol. Biochem Biophys Res Commun. 2016 Jan 15;469(3):529-34.

Customs & Trade Information

HS Code	2906199090
Summary	2906199090. cyclanic, cyclenic or cyclotherpenic alcohols. VAT:17.0%. Tax rebate rate:13.0%. . MFN tariff:5.5%. General tariff:30.0%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CAS number of scyllo-Inositol?

The CAS number of scyllo-Inositol is 488-59-5.

What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of scyllo-Inositol?

scyllo-Inositol has molecular formula C6H12O6 and molecular weight 180.156 g/mol.

What are the upstream and downstream products of scyllo-Inositol?

For scyllo-Inositol, Upstream Products: Inositol, Hexahydroxybenzene, Methyl 2,3,4-tri-O-benzyl-α-D-glucopyranoside; Downstream Products: 1,3,5-O-Methylidyne-myo-inositol, L-(-)-chiro-inositol.

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Last updated: 8/21/2026

How to cite: Jingsj. "scyllo-Inositol (CAS 488-59-5)". Jingsj Chemical Database. https://www.jingsj.com/compound/J-25508-0 (accessed 2026-11-07).

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