| Customization: | Available |
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| CAS No.: | 60-01-5 |
| Formula: | C15h26o6 |
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Basic Information
Product Name: Glycerol tributyrate; 1,2,3-Tributyrylglycerol
Molecular Formula: C15H26O6
Molar Mass: 302.36 g/mol
CAS Number: 60-01-5
Appearance:Pure Substance: Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid with a mild, pleasant odor (slightly reminiscent of butter or coconut).
Commercial Products: Often odorless or with minimal odor, depending on purity.
Density: 1.038 g/mL (25°C)
Melting Point: -75°C
Boiling Point: 307°C (decomposes); typically distilled under reduced pressure (bp: 167-170°C at 12 mmHg)
Solubility: Insoluble in water; soluble in ethanol, diethyl ether, chloroform, and most organic solvents.
Applications
1. Food and Beverage Industry
Food Additive:
Emulsifier and Flavor Enhancer: Used in margarines, confectionery, and baked goods to improve texture and stability.
Artificial Flavor: Imparts a mild, creamy, or buttery taste (e.g., in dairy products, desserts, and processed meats).
Dietary Supplement:
As a source of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in specialized nutrition (e.g., enteral feeds for patients with digestive disorders).
Easily digested and absorbed, providing rapid energy (caloric density: ~9 kcal/g).
2. Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics
Pharmaceutical Excipient:
Solvent and Carrier: For oil-based drugs (e.g., oral or injectable formulations).
Emulsifier in Topical Preparations: Used in creams, lotions, and ointments to improve spreadability.
Lipid Metabolism Research:
Serves as a model triglyceride in enzymatic hydrolysis studies (e.g., for pancreatic lipase activity assays).
3. Industrial and Chemical Uses
Plasticizer:
In cellulose-based plastics (e.g., cellulose acetate) to enhance flexibility and processability.
Lubricant and Corrosion Inhibitor:
Used in metalworking fluids and lubricants due to its low volatility and good adhesion to surfaces.
Biochemical Research:
Substrate for microbial fermentation studies (e.g., in screening lipase-producing bacteria or fungi).
4. Other Applications
Fragrance Industry: Fixative and solvent in perfumes and colognes.
Agriculture: As an additive in animal feed to improve palatability and energy supply.
Safety and Handling
Hazards:
Low Toxicity: Generally regarded as safe (GRAS) by FDA when used in food (21 CFR §182.10).
Irritation Risk: May cause mild skin or eye irritation in concentrated form; avoid direct contact.
Environmental Impact: Low persistence in water and soil; biodegradable by microbial activity.
Precautions:
Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool, dry place away from heat and light.
Use gloves and safety glasses when handling concentrated solutions; ensure good ventilation in industrial settings.
| Liquid products | Drum of 5kg ,10 kg ,25 kg ,50 kg 200 kg ,250 kg . 1000 kg IBC drum. TANK with 20 tons ,25 tons . |
| Solid products | Bag of 1 kg ,2 kg ,5 kg ,25 kg ,500kg ,1000 kg . Drum of 25 kg and 50 kg. |
Packaging can be customized according to customer requirements.
Qingdao Jinyu Chemical Co., LTD,which is located in Qingdao City, China, with registered capital of RMB 10 million, is a dynamic chemical import and export enterprise with customer demand as its own responsibility. The founder has been engaged in the chemical industry for more than 20 years. With professional technical and marketing personnel, diversified cooperative factories with synthetic technology and efficient logistics management, we provide services to customers all over the world. After years of hard work, we have selected a number of excellent chemical production cooperative enterprises in China. These enterprises have their own advantages in different chemical synthesis fields. They have passed the strict inspection of suppliers by many customers and formed a long-term and stable strategic partnership with customers. With our partners' excellent equipment, well-trained employees and mature technology, we also continue to provide customers with more products.
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