1,3-Dihydroxyacetone powder 99% DIHA(Dihydroxyacetone) CAS 96-26-4
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone 96-26-4 is a naturally occurring ketose, which is biodegradable, edible and non-toxic to humans and the environment.
1,3-dihydroxyacetone is a ketotriose compound. Its addition to blood preservation solutions results in better maintenance of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate levels during storage. It is readily phosphorylated to dihydroxyacetone phosphate by triokinase in erythrocytes. In combination with naphthoquinones it acts as a sunscreening agent.
Dihydroxyacetone (also known as DHA) is a simple carbohydrate that is primarily used as an ingredient in sunless tanning products. It is often derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane, by the fermentation of glycerin.
1. Pharmaceutical intermediates, chemical raw materials and food additives.
2. As a pharmaceutical intermediate, dihydroxyacetone can synthesize some drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases;
3. dihydroxyacetone can be used in cosmetics to prevent excessive evaporation of skin moisture, moisturize and sunscreen the skin, and prevent ultraviolet radiation.
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Specifications
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Appearance
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White to off-white crystalline powder
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Purity
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≥99%
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PH
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4-6
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Water
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≤0.4%
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Residue on ignition
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≤0.4%
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Heavy metals(pb)
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≤10ppm
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Fe
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≤25ppm
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Arsenic(AS2O3)
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≤3ppm
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