Inositol occurs as fine, white crystals or as a white, crystalline powder. Its solutions are neutral to litmus. It is optically inactive. It is stable in air.One gram is soluble in 6mL of water. It is slightly soluble in alcohol, and is insoluble in ether and in chloroform.
Inositol, unofficially referred to as a member of Vitamin B group, is used as food or feed additives.