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Dehydroacetic Acid

Dehydroacetic Acid

CAS Number: 520-45-6

Molecular Formula: C8H8O4

About Dehydroacetic Acid

Dehydroacetic Acid (CAS 520-45-6) serves as a primary high purity fine chemicals preservative in the United States personal care sector, where its 98% purity (cosmetic industry) grade is essential for inhibiting microbial growth in water-based lotions and creams while meeting the growing demand for formaldehyde-free al...

Dehydroacetic Acid Specifications

CAS Number
520-45-6
Molecular Formula
C8H8O4
IUPAC Name
3-acetyl-2-hydroxy-6-methyl-4H-pyran-4-one
Canonical SMILES
CC(=O)C1=C(O)OC(C)=CC1=O
InChI Key
PGRHXDWITVMQBC-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Preservative

A broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent widely used in cosmetic, personal care, and pharmaceutical formulations to inhibit the growth of bacteria and fungi, ensuring product stability and longevity

Food Additive

An effective fungicide and bactericide employed as a preservative in specific food products, such as squash and strawberries, and detected in red wine

Plasticizer

A chemical additive utilized in the manufacture of synthetic resins to increase flexibility and workability

Chemical Intermediate

A versatile organic building block and precursor used in the synthesis of dimethyl-4-pyridones and other complex molecules in industrial and academic research

Oral Care Ingredient

A functional antienzyme component incorporated into toothpaste formulations to enhance oral hygiene.

Dehydroacetic Acid FAQs

Minimum Order Quantity

25 kg (evaluation) · 1 MT (commercial)

Lead Time

3 – 5 weeks estimated

Delivery Terms

FOB*

Packaging

20 L pails, 200 L HDPE drums, 1000 L IBC

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Documentation

US SDS · COA · TDS · Specification sheet

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California Prop 65*

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