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Sigma-Aldrich

Tributyrin

97%, FG

Synonym(s):

Glyceryl tributyrate, 1,2,3-Tributyrylglycerol, Glycerol tributyrate, Tributyrin

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About This Item

Linear Formula:
(CH3CH2CH2COOCH2)2CHOCOCH2CH2CH3
CAS Number:
Molecular Weight:
302.36
FEMA Number:
2223
Beilstein:
1714746
MDL number:
UNSPSC Code:
12352211
Flavis number:
9.211
NACRES:
NA.21

grade

FG

Quality Level

reg. compliance

EU Regulation 1334/2008 & 178/2002
FDA 21 CFR 117

Assay

97%

refractive index

n20/D 1.435 (lit.)

bp

129-131 °C/0.03 mmHg (lit.)
287-288 °C (lit.)

density

1.032 g/mL at 20 °C (lit.)

Documentation

see Safety & Documentation for available documents

food allergen

no known allergens

Organoleptic

creamy; fatty; cheesy; waxy

SMILES string

CCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCC)OC(=O)CCC

InChI

1S/C15H26O6/c1-4-7-13(16)19-10-12(21-15(18)9-6-3)11-20-14(17)8-5-2/h12H,4-11H2,1-3H3

InChI key

UYXTWWCETRIEDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N

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Application


  • Encapsulation of antioxidants with colloidal lipid particles for enhancing the photooxidation stability of phytosterol in Pickering emulsions.: This study explores the encapsulation of antioxidants using colloidal lipid particles to improve the photooxidation stability of phytosterols in Pickering emulsions, a significant advancement in food chemistry (Yang B et al., 2024) (doi: 10.1016/j.foodchem.2024.139474).

  • Effects of Supplementing Tributyrin on Meat Quality Characteristics of Foreshank Muscle of Weaned Small-Tailed Han Sheep Lambs.: This research investigates how tributyrin supplementation affects the meat quality characteristics of foreshank muscles in weaned sheep, contributing to the understanding of animal nutrition and meat science (Wang XE et al., 2024) (doi: 10.3390/ani14081235).

  • Addition of Butyric Acid and Lauric Acid Glycerides in Nursery Pig Feed to Replace Conventional Growth Promoters.: This article examines the use of butyric acid and lauric acid glycerides as alternatives to traditional growth promoters in nursery pig diets, highlighting tributyrin′s role in promoting animal health (Ficagna CA et al., 2024) (doi: 10.3390/ani14081174).

  • Tributyrin Supplementation Rescues Chronic-Binge Ethanol-Induced Oxidative Stress in the Gut-Lung Axis in Mice.: This study shows that tributyrin supplementation can mitigate oxidative stress caused by chronic-binge ethanol exposure in the gut-lung axis, suggesting potential therapeutic applications (Santilli A et al., 2024) (doi: 10.3390/antiox13040472).

  • Monomeric Esterase: Insights into Cooperative Behavior, Hysteresis/Allokairy.: This paper provides insights into the cooperative behavior and hysteresis/allokairy of monomeric esterase, expanding the understanding of enzyme kinetics and potential applications of tributyrin in biochemistry (Vinces TC et al., 2024) (doi: 10.1021/acs.biochem.3c00668).

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Storage Class Code

10 - Combustible liquids

WGK

WGK 1

Flash Point(F)

345.2 °F - closed cup

Flash Point(C)

174 °C - closed cup


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