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1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer

SKU 90036860 CAS 26776-70-5 Available on enquiry

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1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer is a chemical compound primarily utilized as a tanning agent in cosmetic formulations and as a versatile intermediate in organic synthesis. This product is identified by CAS number 26776-70-5 and carries no signal word. Molekula supplies 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.

This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.

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Overview

SKU: 90036860
CAS Number: 26776-70-5
IUPAC Name: 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol
Exact Mass: 180.0634
SMILES: C1C(OCC(O1)(CO)O)(CO)O
InChIKey: KEQUNHIAUQQPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI: InChI=1S/C6H12O6/c7-1-5(9)3-12-6(10,2-8)4-11-5/h7-10H,1-4H2
PubChem CID: 4180364

Synonyms

1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one dimer
1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dimethanol, 2,5-dihydroxy-
2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-(2,5-13C2)1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol
2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol
2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol/1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one
2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol
2,5-Dihydroxydioxane-2,5-dimethanol
Dihydroxyacetone dimer
trans-2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dimethanol

Literature values

Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.

Water Solubility: Slightly soluble in water

Source: PubChem CID 4180364 (Joint FAO/WHO Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA))

Frequently asked questions

What is 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer used for?

It is primarily used as a key ingredient in self-tanning cosmetic formulations and as a chemical intermediate in organic synthesis.

What is the chemical formula and molecular weight of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer?

The chemical formula is C6H12O6 and the molecular weight is 180.16 g/mol.

How should 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer be stored?

It should be stored in a cool, dry place, ideally under inert gas and protected from light to maintain stability.

What grade of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer is available?

Please contact our sales team to confirm the current purity grade and specifications available for your specific application.

Can Molekula supply 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer in bulk?

Yes, Molekula can supply this product in various quantities ranging from research scale to bulk industrial volumes.

What documentation comes with the order?

Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS).

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Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.