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alditol

CHEBI:CHEBI_17522

Definition

A carbohydrate that is an acyclic polyol having the general formula HOCH2[CH(OH)]nCH2OH (formally derivable from an aldose by reduction of the carbonyl group).

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
(CH2O)nC2H6O2
Charge
0

Alternative Names

  • alditol
  • Alditol
  • alditols
  • Glycitol
  • Sugar alcohol

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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CHEBI:17522
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Wikipedia:Glycerin

Additional References

Wikipedia:Glycerin

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