2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxy-acetaldehyde

• CAT Number: M065743
• CAS Number: 13023-73-9
• Molecular Formula: C8H8O4
• Molecular Weight: 168.15
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: -20°C
• IUPAC Name: 2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxyacetaldehyde
• InChI: InChI=1S/C8H8O4/c9-4-8(12)5-1-2-6(10)7(11)3-5/h1-4,8,10-12H
• InChIKey: YUGMCLJIWGEKCK-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: C1=CC(=C(C=C1C(C=O)O)O)O

2-(3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)-2-hydroxy-acetaldehyde（Cat No.:M065743）, also known as dihydroxyacetone (DHA), is a simple carbohydrate and a key intermediate in various biochemical pathways. It is notably involved in the glycolysis pathway, where it undergoes enzymatic conversion to yield glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate, a crucial precursor in energy metabolism. Additionally, DHA plays a pivotal role in the biosynthesis of complex carbohydrates and lipids in living organisms.