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Dihydroxyacetone phosphate

Also known as Glycerone phosphate, DHAP, 1-Hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)acetone

CAS 57-04-5Formula C3H7O6PMolar mass 170.06 g/molEC 200-308-7
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Dihydroxyacetone phosphate chemical structure, C3H7O6P, CAS 57-04-5
2D chemical structure

Key facts

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All properties
CAS number
57-04-5
Formula
C3H7O6P
Molar mass
170.06 g/mol
EC number
200-308-7
HS code
291990
Category
Aldehydes and ketones

What is Dihydroxyacetone phosphate?

Plain description, key identifiers and synonyms

Dihydroxyacetone phosphate is a member of the class of glycerone phosphates that consists of glycerone bearing a single phospho substituent. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite. It is a primary alpha-hydroxy ketone and a member of glycerone phosphates. It is functionally related to a dihydroxyacetone. It is a conjugate acid of a glycerone phosphate(2-).

Identifiers

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IUPAC name
(3-hydroxy-2-oxopropyl) dihydrogen phosphate
CAS number
57-04-5 CAS number cross-checked
EC number
200-308-7
Molecular formula
C3H7O6P
UNII
T7KF2T6W95
InChIKey
GNGACRATGGDKBX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
InChI
InChI=1S/C3H7O6P/c4-1-3(5)2-9-10(6,7)8/h4H,1-2H2,(H2,6,7,8)
SMILES (canonical and isomeric)
C(C(=O)COP(=O)(O)O)O

Synonyms

  • Glycerone phosphate
  • DHAP
  • 1-Hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)acetone
  • dihydroxyacetone 3-phosphate
  • 1-hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)-2-propanone
  • Dihydroxyacetone monophosphate
  • 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)-
  • 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone phosphate
  • 3-hydroxy-2-oxopropyl phosphate
  • 1,3-Dihydroxyacetone 1-phosphate
  • glycerone monophosphate
  • (3-hydroxy-2-oxopropyl) dihydrogen phosphate
  • (3-hydroxy-2-oxopropoxy)phosphonic acid
  • 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone monodihydrogen phosphate
  • Phosphate, Dihydroxyacetone
  • Dihydroxyacetone 3 Phosphate
  • 3-Phosphate, Dihydroxyacetone
  • GlyTouCan:G67867AY
  • Dihydroxy-Acetone-P
  • 3-hydroxy-2-oxopropyl dihydrogen phosphate
  • 1,3-Dihydroxyacetonephosphate
  • dihydroxyacetone-P
  • di-OH-acetone-P
  • Phosphodioxyacetone
  • Dioxyacetone phosphate
Show all 37 synonyms
  • Glycerone phosphate lithium salt
  • 1ado
  • glycerone-phosphate
  • Dihydroxyacetone phosphate lithium salt
  • DHAP.2Li
  • dihydroxyacetone-phosphate
  • dihydroxy-acetone-phosphate
  • Glycerone phosphate hemimagnesium salt hydrate
  • 1,3-dihydroxy-2-Propanone mono(dihydrogen phosphate)
  • Glycerone phosphate dilithium salt
  • 1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone 1-phosphate hemimagnesium salt hydrate
  • 2-Propanone, 1-hydroxy-3-(phosphonooxy)

Physical and chemical properties

Measured values and descriptors computed from the structure

Physical and chemical properties

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No measured properties are recorded for this substance yet. Ask suppliers for a technical data sheet.

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Computed descriptors

Calculated from the structure, useful for screening and formulation

Molecular weight
170.06 g/molcalc.
Exact mass
169.998 Dacalc.
LogP (octanol/water)
-1.34calc.
Topological polar surface area
104.1 Ųcalc.
Hydrogen bond donors
3calc.
Hydrogen bond acceptors
4calc.
Rotatable bonds
4calc.
Heavy atoms
10calc.
Rings
0calc.
Aromatic rings
0calc.
Fraction sp3 carbons
0.67calc.
Formal charge
0calc.
Stereocentres
0calc.
Lipinski rule of five
Passes (0 violations)calc.

Calculated for screening. Confirm critical figures with the supplier.

Safety and hazards

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet

No GHS hazard classification is recorded for this substance yet. That does not mean it is harmless.

GHS classification summary, not a safety data sheet (SDS). Classifications can differ by supplier, grade and concentration. Always check the supplier's SDS.

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Uses and applications

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Roles

  • Escherichia coli metabolite
  • Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite
  • animal metabolite
  • bacterial metabolite
  • eukaryotic metabolite
  • fungal metabolite
  • human metabolite
  • mammalian metabolite
  • metabolite
  • mouse metabolite
  • prokaryotic metabolite

Regulatory status

Inventories, regulations and trade controls that list this substance

United States

  • TSCA inventory (USA)
    Status: Inactive in US commerce

HS code and trade data

Customs classification and reported world trade statistics

Global trade

World import and export statistics for the HS code Dihydroxyacetone phosphate is traded under.

HS 2919.90Indicative HS code

Phosphoric, and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated…

World exports in 2024
$940M
−0.7% vs 2023, imports $863M
2019 to 2024
Top exporters
  1. China55.6%
  2. Germany10.6%
  3. Italy6.2%
Top importers
  1. United States15.8%
  2. South Korea10.1%
  3. Germany6.4%
Reported customs values in USD, not prices.Full trade data

The HS code shown for Dihydroxyacetone phosphate is indicative (it was assigned by structure rules). Confirm the classification with your customs broker before shipping.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Dihydroxyacetone phosphate, based on the data on this page

What is Dihydroxyacetone phosphate?

Dihydroxyacetone phosphate is a member of the class of glycerone phosphates that consists of glycerone bearing a single phospho substituent. It has a role as a mouse metabolite, a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, an Escherichia coli metabolite and a human metabolite.

What is the CAS number of Dihydroxyacetone phosphate?

The CAS registry number of Dihydroxyacetone phosphate is 57-04-5.

What is the molecular formula and weight of Dihydroxyacetone phosphate?

The molecular formula of Dihydroxyacetone phosphate is C3H7O6P and its molar mass is 170.06 g/mol.

What is Dihydroxyacetone phosphate used for?

Known uses and roles of Dihydroxyacetone phosphate include building blocks in research and laboratory, escherichia coli metabolite, saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite, animal metabolite, bacterial metabolite and 7 more.

Is Dihydroxyacetone phosphate hazardous?

No GHS hazard classification for Dihydroxyacetone phosphate is recorded on CompoundList yet. That does not prove it is safe. Always read the supplier safety data sheet.

What is the HS code of Dihydroxyacetone phosphate?

Dihydroxyacetone phosphate is usually classified under HS code 291990 (Phosphoric esters and their salts, including lactophosphates, their halogenated…). This is indicative, confirm it with your customs broker before shipping.

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