A white,crystalline,water - soluble,slightly sweet alcohol,C6H8(OH)6,used as a dietary supplement and dietetic sweetener and in medical tests of renal function.

• 甘露醇白色呈晶体状能溶于水的微甜的乙醇C6H8（OH）6，用作补充饮食并适用于特殊饮食的甜味剂，在医学实验中用来检查肾功能