96-26-4

96-26-4 structure

Name: 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
Chemical Name: glycerone
CAS Number: 96-26-4
Molecular Formula: C₃H₆O₃
Molecular Weight: 90.078
Catalog: Chemical reagent Organic reagent Fatty ketone (including enol)
Create Date: 2018-02-04 08:00:00
Modify Date: 2025-08-20 21:16:28
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the main active ingredient in sunless tanning skin-care preparations and an important precursor for the synthesis of various fine chemicals, is produced on an industrial scale by microbial fermentation of glycerol over Gluconobacter oxydans[1].

Name	glycerone
Synonyms	2-Propanone, 1,3-dihydroxy- Ketochromin 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone glycerone 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one Man-Tan 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone 1,3-Dihydroxypropanone acetone, dihydroxy- Bis(hydroxymethyl) Ketone Quick Tan Protosol 4-01-00-04119 (Beilstein Handbook Reference) Tan Tone EINECS 202-494-5 dihydroxy-acetone MFCD00004670 Tanorama Magic Tan 2-Propanone, 1,3-dihydroxy Dihydroxy acetone DHA a,a'-Dihydroxyacetone

Description	1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), the main active ingredient in sunless tanning skin-care preparations and an important precursor for the synthesis of various fine chemicals, is produced on an industrial scale by microbial fermentation of glycerol over Gluconobacter oxydans[1].
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References	[1]. Zhi Zheng, et al. Novel Process for 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone Production from Glycerol. 1. Technological Feasibility Study and Process Design. Ind. Eng. Chem. Res. 2012, 51, 9, 3715–3721.

Density	1.3±0.1 g/cm3
Boiling Point	213.7±15.0 °C at 760 mmHg
Melting Point	75-80 °C
Molecular Formula	C₃H₆O₃
Molecular Weight	90.078
Flash Point	97.3±16.9 °C
Exact Mass	90.031693
PSA	57.53000
LogP	-0.78
Vapour Pressure	0.0±0.9 mmHg at 25°C
Index of Refraction	1.455
Storage condition	Refrigerator (+4°C)
Stability	Stable. Combustible. Hygroscopic.
Water Solubility	>250 g/L (20 ºC)

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

TOXIC EFFECTS :: Details of toxic effects not reported other than lethal dose value

REFERENCE :: JEPTDQ Journal of Environmental Pathology and Toxicology. (Park Forest South, IL) V.1-5(3), 1977-81(?). For publisher information, see JEPOEC. Volume(issue)/page/year: 3(1-2),227,1979

HS Code	2914400090
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