Dihydroxyacetone
Dihydroxyacetone Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
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]
| 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: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
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