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Dihydroxyacetones (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one; C3H6O3; CAS No.: 96-26-4; DHA; Dihydroxyacetone; Glyceron; propane-1,3-diol-2-one

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Dihydroxyacetone (DHA) is a monosaccharide with 3 carbon atoms (triose - see also tetrose erythrulose). The substance is used as a tanning agent in cosmetic products. It is available as hygroscopic crystalline powder with a sweet taste. DHA is dissolved in water or ethanol.

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DHA reacts chemically with proteins and amino acids of the horny layer, which turns brown after about 3 to 6 hours. The waterproof tan becomes weaker after 3 days and disappears completely after 8-15 days.

In self-tanning products DHA is present in 0.2%-5% concentration in solutions, gels, creams and ointments (DAC86).

Of special biological importance in biochemistry is a phosphoric acid ester of dihydroxyacetone, the dihydroxyacetone phosphate.

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  1. Bruchhausen v. et al.( 1991) Hagers Handbook of Pharmaceutical Practice Springer Verlag Berlin Heidelberg New-York 1991 p.133-133

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer