D-Mannitol

D-Mannitol is a six-carbon sugar alcohol (polyol) supplied as a white, crystalline, water-soluble powder. It is widely used in biochemical, microbiological, and pharmaceutical research as a carbon source, osmotic agent, and substrate for enzymatic and metabolic studies.

In laboratory applications, D-Mannitol serves as a substrate in fermentation and metabolic assays, a carbon source in microbial growth media, and a stabilizer in formulations. Its high purity and stability ensure reproducible results in experiments requiring precise sugar alcohol supplementation or studies of carbohydrate metabolism.

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