1,3-Dihydroxyacetone

Feature:◆ 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, also known as Dihydroxyacetone, is abbreviated as DHA in English. 

◆ 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone is the simplest three-carbon ketose, which is white or off-white powder crystal with a sweet and cool taste, 

and is easily hygroscopic and decomposed. 

◆ 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone is the crystal of dimer (1,4-Dioxane) in general state.

 It is easily soluble in organic solvents such as water, ethanol, ether and acetone. The melting point is 75-80℃. 

◆ 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone is a naturally occurring ketose that is biodegradable, edible, and non-toxic to humans and the environment. 

It is a multifunctional additive that can be used in industries such as cosmetics, medicine, and food

Application:1. Used in cosmetic industry

Dihydroxyacetone is mainly used as a formula raw material for cosmetics, especially as a sunscreen with special effects,

 which can prevent excessive evaporation of skin moisture, and play the role of moisturizing, sun protection and UV radiation protection.

 In addition, the ketone functional group in DHA can react with the amino acids and amino groups of the skin keratin to form a brown polymer,

 which can make people's skin produce an artificial brown color, so it can also be used as a sun-tanned skin tone simulator.

2.Used in the food

Dihydroxyacetone is an intermediate product of sugar metabolism, it can increase the lean meat rate of pigs.3. Used in the medical
Dihydroxyacetone can be used as a medical intermediate.

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