👉 Inosine is a chemical compound that has the formula C5H9NO. It is an organic compound with the following structure: C - Carbon (10) O - Oxygen (8) H - Hydrogen (1) Inosine is a non-essential amino acid and belongs to the class of non-essential amino acids, which are not essential for growth or function in living organisms but are still required by some cells for certain processes. It is found in many foods including meat