Product Details
Product Description of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (CAS#96-26-4)
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone is a naturally occurring ketose with outstanding environmental and safety properties—it is fully biodegradable, completely edible, and non-toxic to both the human body and the surrounding environment. As a high-performance multifunctional additive, it boasts strong versatility and is widely applied across three core industries: cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food, playing an important role in various product formulations.
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone Chemical Properties
| Melting point | 75-80 °C |
| Boiling point | 107.25°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.1385 (rough estimate) |
| Vapor pressure | 0.002-0.33Pa at 20-50℃ |
| Refractive index | 1.4540 (estimate) |
| FEMA | 4033 | DIHYDROXYACETONE |
| Storage temp | Store at +2°C to +8°C. |
| Solubility | >112.4 mg/mL in DMSO; >5.09 mg/mL in EtOH with ultrasonic |
| Form | powder |
| Pka | 12.45±0.10(Predicted) |
| Color | White |
| Odor | at 100.00 %. minty |
| Odor Type | minty |
| Water Solubility | >250 g/L (20 ºC) |
| JECFA Number | 1716 |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Hygroscopic. |
| LogP | -1.95 at 20℃ |
| Surface tension | 68.85mN/m at 1g/L and 20℃ |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 96-26-4(CAS DataBase Reference) |
| NIST Chemistry Reference | 2-Propanone, 1,3-dihydroxy-(96-26-4) |
| EPA Substance Registry System | 2-Propanone, 1,3-dihydroxy- (96-26-4) |
| Safety Statements | 24/25 |
| HS Code | 29141900 |
| Hazardous Substances Data | 96-26-4(Hazardous Substances Data) |
| Toxicity | CHROMELIN ? DIHYDROXYACETONE ? 1,3DIHYDROXYACETONE ? 1,3-DIHYDROXYPROPANONE ? DIHYXAL ? NSC-24343 ? OTAN ? OXATONE ? SOLEAL ? 2PROPANONE, 1,3-DIHYDROXY- ? TRIULOSE ? VITICOLOR |
Product Application of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone CAS#96-26-4
1,3-Dihydroxyacetone is widely used as a pharmaceutical intermediate, chemical raw material and food additive. In the pharmaceutical field, it can be employed in the synthesis of certain drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases. In cosmetics, it helps reduce excessive skin moisture loss to deliver effective moisturizing effects, while also providing protection against sunlight and ultraviolet radiation.
