Dihydroxyacetone

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - D09.947.875.465.200 - D09.947.875.894.200

**Synonyms:** - 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-Propanone