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Dihydroxyacetone

for synthesis

Synonym(s):

Dihydroxyacetone, 1,3-Dihydroxidimethyl ketone, DHA, 1,3-Dihydroxidimethyl ketone

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About This Item

Empirical Formula (Hill Notation):
C3H6O3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
90.08
UNSPSC Code:
12352115
EC Index Number:
202-494-5

vapor pressure

<0.01 Pa ( 20 °C)

Quality Level

form

powder

potency

>16000 mg/kg LD50, oral (Rat)

pH

4-6 (20 °C, 50 g/L in H2O)

bp

188 °C (decomposition,OECD Test Guideline 103)

mp

96.5 °C (Monomer)

density

1.52 g/cm3 at 20 °C (OECD Test Guideline 109)

storage temp.

2-8°C

InChI

1S/C3H6O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h4-5H,1-2H2

InChI key

RXKJFZQQPQGTFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Application

  • Biosynthesis of catalysts for glycerol oxidation: A study demonstrates the biosynthesis of Au/CuO catalysts using Syringa oblata Lindl. leaf extract for efficient selective oxidation of glycerol to 1,3-dihydroxyacetone, highlighting a sustainable approach in catalyst production (Yuan et al., 2023).
  • Photocatalytic hydrogen production: Research on biochars from olive stones as carbonaceous supports in Pt/TiO(2)-carbon photocatalysts explores their application in hydrogen production from aqueous glycerol photoreforming, offering insights into renewable energy sources and the role of dihydroxyacetone in sustainable technologies (Escamilla-Mejía et al., 2023).

Analysis Note

Appearance: white to almost white finecrystalline-freeflowing powder, eventually with granular parts.
Assay (periodatometric): ≥ 98 %
Identity (IR-spectrum): confirms

Storage Class

13 - Non Combustible Solids

wgk_germany

WGK 1

flash_point_f

Not applicable

flash_point_c

Not applicable


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