triols

Example:Glycerol is commonly used in the production of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and as an emollient in skin care products.

Definition:A specific type of triol that is a clear, sweet-tasting, odourless, and nearly non-volatile sugar alcohol.

Example:Sorbitol is used in sugar-free candies to provide sweetness without the calories from sugar.

Definition:Another type of triol, which is a six-carbon sugar alcohol with the molecular formula C₆H₁₄O₅. Sorbitol is commonly used as a sweetener replacing sugar in dietetic foods.

Example:Mannitol is used in intravenous solutions to reduce intraocular pressure in cases of acute angle-closure glaucoma.

Definition:A type of triol that is a hexahydroxycyclohexane. It is used in medicine, as a diuretic and in treating glaucoma.