Cyclitol

Cyclitols are cycloalkanes containing a hydroxyl group on each of three or more ring atoms. They are cyclic polyols. Cyclitols are one of the compatible solutes which are formed in a plant as a response to salt or water stress. Some cyclitol (e.g. quinic or shikimic acid) are parts of hydrolysable tannins.

Contents

• How to pronounce cyclitol
• Naturally occurring cyclitols
• Glycosides
• Phosphates
• References