Dihydroxyacetone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more
A ketotriose compound. Its addition to blood preservation solutions results in better maintenance of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate levels during storage. It is readily phosphorylated to dihydroxyacetone phosphate by triokinase in erythrocytes. In combination with naphthoquinones it acts as a sunscreening agent. [PubChem]
| Attribute | Details |
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| Trade Name | Dihydroxyacetone |
| Generic | Dihydroxyacetone |
| Dihydroxyacetone Other Names | Dihydroxyacetone |
| Type | |
| Formula | C3H6O3 |
| Weight | Average: 90.0779 Monoisotopic: 90.031694058 |
| Groups | Experimental |
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| Last Updated: | January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am |
