Dihydroxyacetone
TL;DR: Dihydroxyacetone (CAS 96-26-4) is a chemical compound with molecular formula C3H6O3 and molecular weight 90.03169 g/mol, supplied by CoreyChem (Career Henan Chemical Co., Ltd.) with ISO-certified quality and global shipping.
1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one
Also Known As: 1,3-dihydroxyacetone, Dihydroxyacetone, glycerone, 1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one, Chromelin
Application Areas
Top 5 of 22 IPC patent classification(s) from the SureChEMBL global patent database.
Technical Specifications
| Molecular Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Molecular Weight | 90.03169 g/mol |
| XLogP | -1.4 |
| Topological Polar Surface Area (TPSA) | 57.5 Ų |
| Hydrogen Bond Donors | 2 |
| Hydrogen Bond Acceptors | 3 |
| Rotatable Bonds | 2 |
| Exact Mass | 90.03169 Da |
| Heavy Atoms | 6 |
| Complexity | 44.0 |
| Melting Point | 90 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.02 [mmHg] |
| Solubility | In water, 9.3X10+5 mg/L at 25 dege C |
| SMILES | C(C(=O)CO)O |
| InChIKey | RXKJFZQQPQGTFL-UHFFFAOYSA-N |
Product Description
Applications: Dihydroxyacetone is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Dihydroxyacetone (CAS 96-26-4) with custom synthesis available from milligram to multi-kilogram scale, supported by COA, MSDS, and HPLC/NMR/MS documentation.
A pharmaceutical intermediate supplied by CoreyChem, Dihydroxyacetone (CAS 96-26-4) has the molecular formula C3H6O3 and a molecular weight of 90.03 g/mol. Reported properties include a solubility: In water, 9.3X10+5 mg/L at 25 dege C. It is also known as 1,3-dihydroxyacetone and Dihydroxyacetone.
Custom synthesis and full analytical documentation (COA/MSDS) are available from CoreyChem. Request a quotation with your required quantity and purity for current lead time and pricing.
Chemical Property Profile of Dihydroxyacetone
Property Insights of Dihydroxyacetone
The XLogP value of -1.4 indicates that Dihydroxyacetone is hydrophilic (water-soluble), making it suitable for aqueous formulations and biological assay applications. With a topological polar surface area (TPSA) of 57.5 Ų, Dihydroxyacetone exhibits relatively low polarity, potentially indicating favorable cell membrane permeability. Following Lipinski's Rule of Five, Dihydroxyacetone has 2 hydrogen bond donor(s) and 3 hydrogen bond acceptor(s), all within the drug-like range, suggesting favorable oral bioavailability potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Dihydroxyacetone?
The CAS number of Dihydroxyacetone is 96-26-4.
What is the molecular formula of Dihydroxyacetone?
The molecular formula of Dihydroxyacetone is C3H6O3.
What is the molecular weight of Dihydroxyacetone?
The molecular weight of Dihydroxyacetone is 90.03169 g/mol.
What are the applications of Dihydroxyacetone?
Dihydroxyacetone is used in pharmaceutical synthesis routes and API production, as well as heterocycle construction in medicinal chemistry and agrochemical discovery. It commonly serves as a versatile building block for organic synthesis. CoreyChem supplies Dihydroxyacetone (CAS 96-26-4) with...
Where can I buy Dihydroxyacetone?
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Does CoreyChem offer custom synthesis for Dihydroxyacetone?
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