Hydroxyacetone

• CAT Number: R017525
• CAS Number: 116-09-6
• Molecular Formula: C3H6O2
• Molecular Weight: 74.08
• Purity: ≥95%
• Synonyms: Hydroxy-2-propanone; 1-Hydroxy-2-acetone; 1-Hydroxy-2-propanone; 1-Hydroxyacetone; 2-Oxopropanol; Acetol; Acetone alcohol; Acetylcarbinol; Acetylmethanol; Hydroxyacetone; Hydroxymethyl Methyl Ketone; Hydroxypropanone; NSC 102497; Rongal 5242; α-Hydro
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Storage: Store at -20 C
• IUPAC Name: 1-hydroxypropan-2-one
• InChI: InChI=1S/C3H6O2/c1-3(5)2-4/h4H,2H2,1H3
• InChIKey: XLSMFKSTNGKWQX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CC(=O)CO

Hydroxyacetone (CAT: R017525) is the simplest hydroxyketone, featuring both a hydroxyl and carbonyl functional group. This dual reactivity makes it a valuable building block in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, and biochemical research. It serves as an intermediate in the preparation of heterocycles, polyols, and fine chemicals, while also being a key product in the oxidation and degradation pathways of sugars and glycerol. In atmospheric and environmental studies, Hydroxyacetone is investigated as a volatile organic compound (VOC) and secondary organic aerosol precursor. Its versatility across synthetic chemistry, metabolic research, and environmental science underscores its importance as a multifunctional compound.