Inosine CAS 58-63-9 Inosine, also known as hypoxanthine or hypoxanthine nucleoside, is a white needle shaped crystal with no odor and a slightly bitter taste. It is a nucleoside compound formed by the binding of hypoxanthine and ribose. In the de novo synthesis of purines, inosine monophosphate (IMP) can serve as a precursor for the synthesis of adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and guanosine monophosphate (GMP). The melting point is 218 degrees Celsius. Dissolve 1.6g of product in 100ml of water at 20 ℃
