溶于水、乙醇、乙醚。存在于啤酒、烟草、蜂密中。该品不稳定，可加甲醇使其稳定。 有机合成中间体。 Hydroxyacetone (Acetol) is important for the manufacture of polyols, acrolein, dyes and skin tanning agents. It undergoes asymmetric reduction to yield (R)-1,2-propanediol in the presence of microbial cell catalyst