ribitol

 
Pronunciation: /ˈrʌɪbɪtɒl, ˈrɪb-/

noun

[mass noun] Chemistry
  • a colourless crystalline compound which is formed by reduction of ribose and occurs in certain plants.
    • An alcohol; chemical formula: HOCH2(CHOH)3CH2OH

Origin:

1940s: from ribose + -ite1 + -ol