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1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98%

Synonyms: 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer · 2,5-Dihydroxydioxane-2,5-dimethanol · Dihydroxyacetone dimer · 1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one dimer

CAS No.26776-70-5
FormulaC6H12O6
Mol. weight180.16
Catalogue No.VQ-009936
Purity98%
HSN29420090

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone (CAS 26776-70-5) – alcohol building block, Synthesis grade, 98%. C6H12O6, MW 180.16. Vaqora Chemicals: COA, global shipping.

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About 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98%

Listed under CAS 26776-70-5, 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone is an alcohol building block available from Vaqora Chemicals in Synthesis grade at a purity of 98%. Formula C6H12O6, molecular weight 180.16 g/mol. The IUPAC name is 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol. Alternative names: 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer and 2,5-Dihydroxydioxane-2,5-dimethanol.

It is supplied as white to off-white powder or crystals. Reported physical data include a melting point of 75-80 °C. Store it at 2–8 °C, in a tightly closed container. It carries the GHS signal word “Warning” with 3 hazard statements. Review the Safety Data Sheet before use.

Key uses span organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

Vaqora Chemicals supplies 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs, each shipped with a Certificate of Analysis (COA), and exports worldwide.

Typical applications

  • Organic synthesis
  • API synthesis

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Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98%
Catalogue No.VQ-009936
CAS Number26776-70-5
IUPAC name2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol
Molecular formulaC6H12O6
Molecular weight180.16 g/mol
Exact mass180.0634
GradeSynthesis
Purity / assay98%
HSN code29420090
InChIKeyKEQUNHIAUQQPAC-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILESC1C(OCC(O1)(CO)O)(CO)O
PubChem CID4180364
Physical properties
Physical formCrystalline
AppearanceWhite to off-white powder or crystals
Melting point75-80 °C
LogP (XLogP3)-3.1
H-bond donors / acceptors4 / 6
TPSA99.4 Ų
Storage2–8 °C
Synonyms1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer, 2,5-Dihydroxydioxane-2,5-dimethanol, Dihydroxyacetone dimer, 1,3-Dihydroxypropan-2-one dimer, 2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-dioxane-2,5-dimethanol, trans-2,5-Dihydroxy-1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dimethanol, 1,4-Dioxane-2,5-dimethanol, 2,5-dihydroxy-, 1.3-dihydroxyacetone dimer, 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer, 97%, 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol/1,3-dihydroxypropan-2-one

Safety & hazard information (GHS)

GHS07 Harmful / irritant
Harmful / irritant

Signal word: Warning

Hazard statements

  • H315Causes skin irritation
  • H319Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary statements: P261, P264, P264 + P265, P271, P280, P302 + P352, P304 + P340, P305 + P351 + P338, P319, P321, P332 + P317, P337 + P317, P362 + P364, P403 + P233, P405, P501

Classification is indicative (aggregated GHS notifications) and may vary by grade and concentration. Always refer to the SDS supplied with your lot.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98%?

The CAS Registry Number of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98% is 26776-70-5. It is also known as 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone dimer, 2,5-Dihydroxydioxane-2,5-dimethanol, Dihydroxyacetone dimer.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98%?

1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98% has the molecular formula C6H12O6 and a molecular weight of 180.16 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)-1,4-dioxane-2,5-diol.

Which grade and pack sizes of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98% can I order?

We supply 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98% in Synthesis (98%) grade, in 25 g, 100 g, 1 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98%?

Yes. Every lot of 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98% be shipped internationally?

Yes. 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98% is classified as hazardous, so it is packed in UN-approved packaging and shipped as dangerous goods under IATA/IMDG rules. We export worldwide on EXW, FOB, CIF and DAP terms.

How should 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone, 98% be stored?

2–8 °C. Keep the container tightly closed and refer to the SDS for full handling guidance.

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