Xylitol

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Xylitol is an organic compound with the formula HOCH(CH(OH)CH2OH)2. Two other isomeric sugar alcohols exist. It is a colorless or white crystalline solid. It is classified as a polyalcohol and a sugar alcohol, specifically an alditol. Of the common sugar alcohols, only sorbitol is more soluble in water.

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