MOLECULE

Myo-inositol hexakisphosphate

myo-Inositol hexakisphosphate, also known as phytate or phytic acid, belongs to the class of organic compounds known as inositol phosphates. Inositol phosphates are compounds containing a phosphate group attached to an inositol (or cyclohexanehexol) moiety. A myo-inositol hexakisphosphate in which each hydroxy group of myo-inositol is monophosphorylated. myo-Inositol hexakisphosphate is an extremely strong acidic compound (based on its pKa). Outside of the human body, myo-Inositol hexakisphosphate is found, on average, in the highest concentration within a few different foods, such as flaxseeds, wild carrots, and carrots and in a lower concentration in corns, barley, and almonds. myo-Inositol hexakisphosphate has also been detected, but not quantified in, several different foods, such as broccoli, lentils, mango, avocado, and black walnuts. This could make myo-inositol hexakisphosphate a potential biomarker for the consumption of these foods. Myo-inositol hexakisphosphate is expected to be in Cannabis as all living plants are known to produce and metabolize it.