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Dihydroxyacetone

Product Information

Cat #

MCLX0026

INCI Name

Dihydroxyacetone

Synonyms

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone

CAS

96-26-4

Molecular Formula

C3H6O3

Molecular Weight

90.07

Primary Properties

Dihydroxyacetone is mainly used in tanning products. Without using sunlight or UV light, the cream or lotion containing dihydroxyacetone can solve the purpose of tanning the skin.

Product Type

Raw material

Production Method

Fermentation

Appearance

White powder

Solubility

Water soluble

Size

Customizable

Application

Used in tanning products.

Use Recommendations

Add at last step.

Use Levels

3%-10%

Storage

Store in a cool, dark, and dry place.

Shelf Life

12-24 months

Shipping

Timely shipping

Description

Dihydroxyacetone is a simple saccharide, often obtained from sugar beet or cane sugars. It actually when applied on skin it reacts with an amino group of amino acid or proteins which are found on the skin surface, and thus forms a special pigment called ‘melanoidins’, which are brown color.

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