dihydroxyacetone
Sign in to saveDihydroxyacetone (; DHA), also known as glycerone, is a simple saccharide (a triose) with formula .
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- Chemistry
- Biochemistry
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- Sunless tanning
- Safe use and side effects
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Dihydroxyacetone (; DHA), also known as glycerone, is a simple saccharide (a triose) with formula .
DHA is primarily used as an ingredient in sunless tanning products. It is often derived from plant sources such as sugar beets and sugar cane, and by the fermentation of glycerin.