inositol

 
Pronunciation: /ʌɪˈnəʊsɪtɒl/

noun

[mass noun] Biochemistry
  • a simple carbohydrate which occurs in animal and plant tissue and is a vitamin of the B group.
    • Alternative name: hexahydroxycyclohexane; chemical formula: C6H12O6

Origin:

late 19th century: from the earlier name inosite + -ol