polyol
Multi-hydroxyl organic compound
A polyol is an organic compound containing multiple hydroxyl groups—the molecular structure behind sugar alcohols like sorbitol and xylitol.
Polyols serve as sweeteners in sugar-free products, humectants in cosmetics, and building blocks for polyurethane plastics.
The term covers a chemically diverse group united by having more than one -OH group per molecule.
Polyol sweetener and humectant
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- mannitolSix-carbon sugar alcohol
- maltitolHydrogenated disaccharide sweetener
- lactitolSynthetic polyol sweetener
sugar-free · diabetic-friendly · low-calorie · hydrogenated · confectionery · candy · baking · mouthfeel
Moisture-attracting substance
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- glycerinViscous moisturizing compound
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
skin · lotion · cream · serum · hygroscopic · texture · formulation · viscosity
Bubble-filled substance
- elastomerStretchable polymer substance
- flexibleAble to bend freely
- rigidUnable to bend
- insulationThermal transfer prevention
adhesive · sealant · coating · crosslinking · functionality · reactive · thermoset · thermoplastic
-OH functional group
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- oligomerShort chain of monomers
- reactivityTendency to chemically combine
esterification · functional · backbone · terminal · primary · secondary
sorbitol
Polyol sweetener and humectant
- erythritolLow-calorie natural sweetener
- mannitolSix-carbon sugar alcohol
- maltitolHydrogenated disaccharide sweetener
lactitol · sugar-free · diabetic-friendly · low-calorie · hydrogenated · confectionery · candy · baking · mouthfeel · laxative
humectant
Moisture-attracting substance
- emollientSubstance that softens skin
- moisturizerHydrating skin cream
- glycerinViscous moisturizing compound
hydration · skin · lotion · cream · serum · hygroscopic · texture · formulation · viscosity · solvent
foam
Bubble-filled substance
insulation · adhesive · sealant · coating · crosslinking · functionality · reactive · thermoset · thermoplastic · casting
hydroxyl
-OH functional group
- polyesterSynthetic petroleum-based fabric
- monomerChain-forming molecule
- oligomerShort chain of monomers
reactivity · esterification · functional · backbone · terminal · primary · secondary
polyolmonosaccharide
Simplest carbohydrate form
glucose · sucrose · fructose · dextrose · table sugar
- roly polyPlump and rounded
- polyethylene glycolWaxy synthetic polymer chain
- low polyMinimal-triangle 3D rendering
- jam roly-polySuet pastry with preserves
- poly sciInformal term for government major
- kitchen table polyInterconnected, domestic-centered polyamory