Dianhydrohexitol

Dianhydrohexitols are heterocyclic compounds that are obtained by double dehydration of hexitols such as mannitol and sorbitol. Among these diols the 1,4- and 3,6-dianhydrohexitols are well known under the names isosorbide, isoidide and isomannide. Dianhydrohexitols are heterocyclic compounds that are obtained by double dehydration of hexitols such as mannitol and sorbitol. Among these diols the 1,4- and 3,6-dianhydrohexitols are well known under the names isosorbide, isoidide and isomannide.