sorbitol

chemical compound
Also known as: glucitol

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monosaccharide reduction

  • pathways for the utilization of carbohydrates
    In carbohydrate: Chemical reactions

    …carbon of d-glucose is called sorbitol (d-glucitol). d-Glucitol also is formed when l-sorbose is reduced. The reduction of mannose results in mannitol, that of galactose in dulcitol.

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