pentitol
/ˈpɛntɪtɒl/Chemistry
noun
Any of several isomeric pentahydric alcohols of the formula CH2OH·(CHOH)3·CH2OH, derived from pentose sugars and often present in plant tissues, such as arabitol, ribitol, and xylitol.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Julius Berend Cohen (1859–1935). From pent- + -itol.