mannitol

 
Pronunciation: /ˈmanɪtɒl/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless sweet-tasting crystalline alcohol which is found in many plants and is used in various foods and medical products.
    • Chemical formula: CH2OH(CHOH)4CH2OH

Origin:

late 19th century: from mannite (from manna + -ite1), in the same sense, + -ol