Inositols

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013194",
  "term": "Inositols",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Cyclic polyols with six carbon atoms, each bearing a hydroxyl group. These compounds are cyclohexanehexols, and they exist as nine possible stereoisomers due to the arrangement of the hydroxyl groups around the ring. Myo-inositol is the most abundant and biologically active isomer, playing roles in cell signaling and as a component of phospholipids.",
  "subject": "Organic and Biomolecular Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 1307. 'Glossary of class names of organic compounds and reactivity intermediates based on structure (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 1344 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567081307)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/inositols/"
}