Methods for the production of D-chiro-inositol and the use of D-chiro inositol obtained therefrom
US6660891B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 11, 2001 |
| Grant date | Dec 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC07C2601/14
- WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present invention relates to methods for the production and isolation of D-chiro-inositol (DCI) from plant extracts. Specifically the present invention provides a method to produce D-chiro-inositol from a precursor moiety by conversion in concentrated hydrochloric acid. More specifically, the present invention relates to a method for the efficient production of DCI by a process involving the extraction of D-pinitol from soy hulls followed by conversion thereof to DCI.
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