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monosaccharide reduction

  • In monosaccharide

    Important sugar alcohols (alditols), formed by the reduction of (i.e., addition of hydrogen to) a monosaccharide, include sorbitol (glucitol) from glucose and mannitol from mannose; both are used as sweetening agents. Glycosides derived from monosaccharides are widespread in nature, especially in plants. Amino sugars (i.e., sugars…

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

    …way are called alditols, or sugar alcohols. The product formed as a result of the reduction of the aldehyde 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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