👉 The term "pentahydroxy" is a chemical compound commonly referred to as a sulfoxide. It is composed of two hydrogen atoms bonded together in an odd number of rings (usually 5, but it can have 6 or 7 rings). The name "pentahydroxy" comes from the fact that this compound has five carbon atoms and three oxygen atoms attached to it. Pentahydroxy compounds are typically used as antioxidants due to their ability to act as a scav