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Dihydroxyacetone

CHEBI:CHEBI_16016

Definition

A ketotriose consisting of acetone bearing hydroxy substituents at positions 1 and 3. The simplest member of the class of ketoses and the parent of the class of glycerones.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C3H6O3
Molecular Mass
90.078
Charge
0
SMILES
C(CO)(CO)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H6O3/c4-1-3(6)2-5/h4-5H,1-2H2
InChIKey
RXKJFZQQPQGTFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone
  • 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone
  • 1,3-Dihydroxydimethyl ketone
  • 1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one
  • 1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one
  • 1,3-Dihydroxypropanone
  • 1,3-propanediol-2-one
  • alpha,alpha'-dihydroxyacetone
  • Bis(hydroxymethyl) ketone
  • DHA
  • dihydroxyacetone
  • Dihydroxyacetone
  • DIHYDROXYACETONE
  • Glycerone

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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  • Drug interactions may occur with other medications.

Additional Identifiers

DRON_00010000
3430
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CHEBI:16016

Additional References

Wikipedia:Dihydroxyacetone

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generic_name
Dihydroxyacetone 10%
active_ingredient_name
DIHYDROXYACETONE
listing_expiration_date
20251231
dosage_form
OIL
route
TOPICAL
product_type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
marketing_category
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG
application_number
M020
marketing_start_date
20240727
package_marketing_start_date
20240727
active_ingredient_strength
10 mg/100mL
labeler_name
Guangzhou Yilong Cosmetics Co., Ltd
manufacturer_name
Guangzhou Yilong Cosmetics Co., Ltd
brand_name
GZE Tanning Cream
brand_name_base
GZE Tanning Cream
product_ndc
74458-095
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2581e149-477e-c307-e063-6294a90a955a
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74458-095-01
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80 g in 1 JAR (74458-095-01)
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O10DDW6JOO
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