1,4-Anhydro-D-xylitol

1,4-Anhydro-D-xylitol is a sugar alcohol compound derived from xylitol, a natural sweetener found in various fruits and vegetables. In the food and pharmaceutical industries, it is commonly utilized as a low-calorie sweetener and excipient, serving as a filler or binder in drug formulations. Additionally, its potential applications in the development of biodegradable plastics and other sustainable materials have been explored.