Dmannitol
D-mannitol, also known as D-glucitol, is a hexitol sugar alcohol derived from mannose. It exists as the naturally occurring enantiomer and is widely used in medicine and industry. Its chemical formula is C6H14O6.
D-mannitol occurs naturally in small amounts in several plants and in brown algae. Commercially, it is produced
In medicine, D-mannitol is used as an osmotic diuretic administered intravenously to reduce intracranial or intraocular
Safety and regulation: Mannitol is generally recognized as safe when used appropriately. Potential adverse effects include