... alcohol (polyol) of cyclohexane. It exists in nine possible stereoisomers, Inositol is a carbohydrate, though not a classical sugar. It is ... expression[7][8] Phytic acid in plantsPhytic acid, which is inositol hexakisphosphate (IP6), also known as phytate when in salt ... phosphorus in many plant tissues, especially bran and seeds.[9]Inositol penta- (IP5), tetra- (IP4), and triphosphate (IP3) are also ...