8.20482

Dihydroxyacetone

for synthesis

• Synonym(s): Dihydroxyacetone, 1,3-Dihydroxidimethyl ketone, DHA, 1,3-Dihydroxidimethyl ketone
• Empirical Formula (Hill Notation): C₃H₆O₃
• CAS Number: 96-26-4
• Molecular Weight: 90.08
• UNSPSC Code: 12352115
• EC Index Number: 202-494-5
• NACRES: NA.22

Properties

• vapor pressure: <0.01 Pa ( 20 °C)
• Quality Level: 200
• 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

Description

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

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 13 - Non Combustible Solids
• wgk_germany: WGK 1
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable