Polyol

Polyol is an alcohol containing multiple hydroxyl groups such as sugar alcohols. Sugar alcohols, a class of polyols, are commonly added to foods because of their lower caloric content than sugars. However, they are also, in general, less sweet, and are often combined with high-intensity sweeteners.

They are also added to chewing gum because they are not broken down by bacteria in the mouth or metabolized to acids, and thus do not contribute to tooth decay.

Monomeric polyols such as glycerin, pentaerythritol, ethylene glycol and sucrose often serve as the starting point for polymeric polyols. Polymeric polyols are generally used to produce other polymers. They are reacted with isocyanates to make polyurethanes used to make mattresses, foam insulation for appliances (refrigerators and freezers), home and automotive seats, elastomeric shoe soles, fibers and adhesives.

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