Dihydroxyacetone (C3H6O3)

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Target: Dihydroxyacetone
CAS: 96-26-4
Formula: C3H6O3
Approx. MW: 90.08
SMILES: O=C(CO)CO
PubChem CID: 670
Approx. carbons: C3

Dihydroxyacetone structure

Properties

Molecular weight: 90.08

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Dihydroxyacetone 1H / 13C NMR spectrum →

FAQ

What is the chemical formula of Dihydroxyacetone?

Dihydroxyacetone has molecular formula C3H6O3. Molecular weight about 90.08 g·mol⁻¹.

What is the CAS number of Dihydroxyacetone?

The CAS Registry Number for Dihydroxyacetone is 96-26-4.

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References & tools

ChemicalTool Reaction — AI retrosynthesis with optional library evidence.
PubChem — compound identifiers and structure depictions (NIH/NCBI).
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