1,3-Dihydroxyacetone

Product Name: 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone

Other Name: 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanon; 1,3-Dihydroxydimethyl ketone; 1,3-Dihydroxypropanone; Aliphatic ketone; Chromelin; Dihyxal; Ketochromin; Dihydroxyacetone; DHA

CAS No.: 96-26-4

Chemical Structure:

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone Application:

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a simple carbohydrate commonly used as the active ingredient in sunless tanning products. It reacts with amino acids in the stratum corneum to produce a temporary browning effect, mimicking a natural tan. It is also utilized in cosmetic formulations and biochemical research. Main Applications:

1. Sunless Tanning Products
   Widely used in self-tanning lotions, sprays, and creams for natural-looking skin browning without UV exposure.

2. Cosmetic Ingredient
   Serves as a color additive in skin products and is valued for its safe, non-toxic properties.

3. Biochemical Reagent
   Utilized in metabolic and skin reaction studies due to its simple keto-sugar structure.

4. Personal Care Formulations
   Incorporated in products targeting even skin tone and temporary pigmentation effects.

5. Pharmaceutical Development
   Occasionally explored as a compound in dermatological formulations and controlled skin treatments.

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone Packaging and Shipping:

Packaging: 1kg/ bag, 25kg/ drum or as customer’s required.

Shipping : DHL/ FedEx/ Air shipping/ Ocean shipping

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone Storage:

Store in Dry and Ventilated place with the Room Temperature, Preserved in Original Tight-Closed containers, Keep Away from Light and Heating.