1,3-Dihydroxyacetone

• CAT Number: R024013
• CAS Number: 96-26-4
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O3
• Molecular Weight: 90.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Bis(hydroxymethyl) Ketone; Chromelin; Dihydroxyacetone; Dihyxal; NSC 24343; Otan; Oxantin; Oxatone; Soleal; Triulose; Viticolor; α,α’-Dihydroxyacetone; 2-Propanone, 1,3-Dihydroxy-1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone;
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h4-5H,1-2H2
• InChIKey: RXKJFZQQPQGTFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C(C(=O)CO)O

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (Cat.No:R024013) is a simple carbohydrate compound often used in self-tanning products and cosmetics due to its ability to react with amino acids in the outermost layer of the skin, resulting in a temporary tanned appearance. It’s a key ingredient in many sunless tanning products and is generally considered safe for topical use.