Mannose

**Definition:** A hexose or fermentable monosaccharide and isomer of glucose from manna, the ash Fraxinus ornus and related plants. (From Grant & Hackh's Chemical Dictionary, 5th ed & Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed)

**Tree numbers:** - D09.947.875.359.588

**Synonyms:** - D-Mannose - Mannopyranose - Mannopyranoside