Dihydroxyacetone

Name:
Dihydroxyacetone
Detailed information:

Chemistry name:	dihydroxypropanone
M Formula:	HOCH2COCH2OH
Properties:
Colorless, crystalline solid. Mp 80C. Hygroscopic; soluble in water and alcohol.
Derivation:
Action of sorbose bacterium on glycerol.
Use:
Intermediate, emulsifier, humectant, plasticizers, fungicides, cosmetics (creates synthetic suntan).