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dihydroxyacetone [¦dī‚hī¦dräk·sē′as·ə‚tōn] (organic chemistry) (HOCH2)2CO A colorless, crystalline solid with a melting point of 80°C; soluble in water and alcohol; used in medicine, fungicides, plasticizers, and cosmetics. Abbreviated DHA. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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20/27 NATURE, Cooper and his collaborators report finding a variety of simple sugars, including dihydroxyacetone, and sugar alcohols such as glycerols. They'll give you a layer of color through a chemical called dihydroxyacetone, but they won't protect you from the sun. This report focuses on sunless tanning products that contain dihydroxyacetone (DHA) as the active ingredient. |
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