1,3-Dihydroxyacetone - ≥99% , CAS No.96-26-4

CAS: 96-26-4 Cat. No.: D189238 Molecular Weight: 90.08 EC Number: 202-494-5
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GRADE & PURITY ≥99%
Synonyms
Dihydroxyacetone (USP) | Dihydroxyacetone [USP] | EN300-121747 | FEMA NO. 4033 | HY-Y0335 | EINECS 202-494-5 | 1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one | DB01775 | DIHYDROXYACETONE [VANDF] | Oxantin | alpha,alpha'-dihydroxyacetone | GS-3764 | Triulose | Chromelin | Oxat
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Why this grade

≥99% for sensitive chromatographic and analytical workflows requiring minimal baseline interference.

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Literature proof

Cited in 21 peer-reviewed publications across chromatography, organic synthesis, and cross-coupling reactions.

Specifications

Synonyms
Dihydroxyacetone (USP) | Dihydroxyacetone [USP] | EN300-121747 | FEMA NO. 4033 | HY-Y0335 | EINECS 202-494-5 | 1, 3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one | DB01775 | DIHYDROXYACETONE [VANDF] | Oxantin | alpha, alpha'-dihydroxyacetone | GS-3764 | Triulose | Chromelin | Oxat
Specifications & Purity
≥99%
Storage
Store at 2-8°C
Shipped In
Wet ice
This product requires cold chain shipping. Ground and other economy services are not available.
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Purity
≥99%
Names and Identifiers
Pubchem Sid528753764
Canonical SmilesC(C(=O)CO)O
IUPAC Name1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one
InChIKeyRXKJFZQQPQGTFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N
INCHI1S/C3H6O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h4-5H,1-2H2
Isomeric SMILES C(C(=O)CO)O
Molecular Weight 90.08
Reaxy-Rn 1740268
Reaxys-RN_link_address https://www.reaxys.com/reaxys/secured/hopinto.do?context=S&query=IDE.XRN=1740268&ln=

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Taxonomic Classification

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KingdomOrganic compounds
SuperclassOrganic oxygen compounds
ClassOrganooxygen compounds
SubclassCarbohydrates and carbohydrate conjugates
Intermediate Tree Nodes Not available
Direct ParentMonosaccharides
Alternative Parents Glycerone and derivatives  Alpha-hydroxy ketones  Primary alcohols  Organic oxides  Hydrocarbon derivatives  
Molecular FrameworkAliphatic acyclic compounds
Substituents Glycerone or derivatives - Monosaccharide - Alpha-hydroxy ketone - Ketone - Organic oxide - Hydrocarbon derivative - Primary alcohol - Carbonyl group - Alcohol - Aliphatic acyclic compound
DescriptionThis compound belongs to the class of organic compounds known as monosaccharides. These are compounds containing one carbohydrate unit not glycosidically linked to another such unit, and no set of two or more glycosidically linked carbohydrate units. Monosaccharides have the general formula CnH2nOn.
External Descriptors a small molecule
3D Structure
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Associated Targets(Human)
ACR Tchem Acrosin (277 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
Associated Targets(non-human)
Trypanosoma brucei (78846 Activities)
Activity TypeRelationActivity valueUnitsAction TypeJournalPubMed IddoiAssay Aladdin ID
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Lot NumberCertificate TypeDateItem
D2609291Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2026 D189238
D2609292Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2026 D189238
D2609293Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2026 D189238
D2609294Certificate of AnalysisMar 16, 2026 D189238
A2606545Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2025 D189238
A2621011Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2025 D189238
A2606297Certificate of AnalysisNov 13, 2025 D189238
I2505134Certificate of AnalysisApr 26, 2025 D189238
F2516233Certificate of AnalysisApr 26, 2025 D189238
F2516231Certificate of AnalysisApr 26, 2025 D189238
F2516230Certificate of AnalysisApr 26, 2025 D189238
F2516229Certificate of AnalysisApr 26, 2025 D189238
F2516228Certificate of AnalysisApr 26, 2025 D189238
F2512320Certificate of AnalysisApr 26, 2025 D189238
F2419162Certificate of AnalysisApr 16, 2024 D189238
F2419154Certificate of AnalysisApr 16, 2024 D189238
E2415109Certificate of AnalysisApr 16, 2024 D189238
I2424020Certificate of AnalysisApr 16, 2024 D189238
E2415108Certificate of AnalysisApr 16, 2024 D189238

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Chemical and Physical Properties
SolubilitySoluble in methanol
Sensitivityheat sensitive
Boil Point(°C)188℃
Melt Point(°C)75.0-96.5℃
Molecular Weight90.080 g/mol
XLogP3-1.400
Hydrogen Bond Donor Count2
Hydrogen Bond Acceptor Count3
Rotatable Bond Count2
Exact Mass90.0317 Da
Monoisotopic Mass90.0317 Da
Topological Polar Surface Area57.500 Ų
Heavy Atom Count6
Formal Charge0
Complexity44.000
Isotope Atom Count0
Defined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Atom Stereocenter Count0
Defined Bond Stereocenter Count0
Undefined Bond Stereocenter Count0
The total count of all stereochemical bonds0
Covalently-Bonded Unit Count1
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References
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