Dihydroxyacetone
Chemical compound
Dihydroxyacetone, also known as glycerone, is a simple saccharide with formula C
₃H
₆O
₃.
DHA is primarily used as an ingredient in sunless tanning products. It is often derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane, and by the... Wikipedia
Formula: C3H6O3
Molar mass: 90.078 g/mol
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
CompTox Dashboard (EPA): DTXSID0025072
Melting point: 89 to 91 °C (192 to 196 °F; 362 to 364 K)
Signal word: Warning