Dihydroxyacetone
Agent Name
Dihydroxyacetone
CAS Number
96-26-4
Formula
C3-H6-O3
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone; 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone; 1,3-Dihydroxypropanone; Chromelin; 1,3-Dihydroxydimethyl ketone; 2-Propanone, 1,3-dihydroxy; Dihyxal; Otan; Oxantin; Oxatone; Soleal; Triulose; Viticolor; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Other Organic Compounds
Description
Colorless hygroscopic solid; [Hawley]
Sources/Uses
Used as an emulsifier and in humectants, plasticizers, fungicides, and cosmetics (for synthetic suntan); [Hawley]
Comments
A mutagen; [RTECS] May cause irritation; [MSDSonline]
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.021 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
VP from ChemIDplus;
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: