D-Mannitol used with boric acid in the manufacturing of dry electrolytic condensers for radio applications
In pharmacy as excipient and diluent for solids and liquids
In analytical chemistry for boron determinations
In the manufuring of mannitol hexanitrate
It is used as an anticaking and free-flow agent, flavoring agent, lubricant and release agent, stabilizer and thickener and nutritive sweetener in the food industry