Dihydroxyacetone

A ketotriose compound. Its addition to blood preservation solutions results in better maintenance of 2,3-diphosphoglycerate levels during storage. It is readily phosphorylated to dihydroxyacetone phosphate by triokinase in erythrocytes. In combination with naphthoquinones it acts as a sunscreening agent.

Year introduced: 1991(1975)

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Tree Number(s): D09.947.875.465.200, D09.947.875.894.200

MeSH Unique ID: D004098

Registry Number: O10DDW6JOO

Entry Terms:

• 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-Propanone
• 1,3 Dihydroxy 2 Propanone
• Vitadye
• Chromelin

Previous Indexing:

• Acetone (1969-1974)
• Trioses (1969-1974)

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Carbohydrates
Sugars
Monosaccharides
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Dihydroxyacetone

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Carbohydrates
Sugars
Monosaccharides
Trioses
Dihydroxyacetone