Inositol hexanicotinates (inci)

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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CAS number: 6556-11-2; Hexaesters of nicotinic acid with myo-inositol; Hexanicotinylinositol; myo-inositol hexanicotinate

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Inositol hexanicotinate is obtained by hydrolysis of the phytin isolatable from maize sources with dilute H2SO4 The substance with the molecular formula C42H30N6O12, is insoluble in water. However, it dissolves in diluted acids.

Pharmacologically, the substance acts as a vasodilator and lipid reducer. Inositol hexanicotinate is used as humectant in cosmetic formulations.

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