Arabitol or arabinitol is a sugar alcohol. It can be formed by the reduction of either arabinose or lyxose. Some organic acid tests check for the presence of D-arabinitol, which may indicate overgrowth of intestinal parasites such as Candida albicans or other yeast/fungus species. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arabitol
C5H12O5; 1,2,3,4,5-pentanepentol;a sugar alcohol obtained from the reduction of arabinose. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973