Dihydroxyacetone n, or DHA, also known as glycerone, is a simple carbohydrate (a triose) with formula {chem|C|3|H|6|O|3}. 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. ==Chemistry== DHA is a hygroscopic white crysta...
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<chemical> 1,3-dihydroxy-2-propanone. 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.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: dī′hī-drok′sē-as′e-tōn Definitions: 1. glycerone; the simplest ketose. Synonyms: glycerulose
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Dihydroxyacetone: Also known as DHA, the active ingredient in most sunless tanning lotions. See: DHA.
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DHA is a cosmetic product that bronzes the skin to resemble a tan.
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(DHA) DHA is a cosmetic product that bronzes the skin to resemble a tan.
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