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'''Xylitol''' is a [[chemical compound]] with the formula {{chem|C|5|H|12|O|5}}, or HO(CH<sub>2</sub>)(CHOH)<sub>3</sub>(CH<sub>2</sub>)OH; specifically, one particular [[Stereoisomerism|stereoisomer]] with that structural formula. It is a colorless or white [[crystal]]line solid that is freely soluble in water. It can beis classified as a [[polyalcohol]] and a [[sugar alcohol]], specifically an [[alditol]]. The name derives from {{lang-grc|ξύλον}}, ''xyl[on]'' 'wood', with the suffix ''-itol'' used to denote it being a sugar alcoholsalcohol.

Xylitol is used as a [[food additive]] and [[sugar substitute]]. Its [[E number|European Union code number]] is '''E967'''.<ref name=EAPP-Food-legtn>