Sugar Alcohols

**Definition:** Polyhydric alcohols having no more than one hydroxy group attached to each carbon atom. They are formed by the reduction of the carbonyl group of a sugar to a hydroxyl group. (From Dorland, 28th ed)

**Tree numbers:** - D02.033.800 - D09.853

**Synonyms:** - Alditol - Sugar Alcohol - Alditols - Alcohols, Sugar