Tributyrin (C15H26O6), also known as butyrin or glyceryl tributyrate, is the triester of glycerin and butyric acid. It is prepared by esterifcation of glycerin with excess butyric acid. Glycerol tributyrate has a characteristic odor and a bitter taste.
Product Name | Tributyrin |
CAS | 60-01-5 |
Appearance | Colorless to light yellow liquid |
MW | 302.36 |
MF | C15H26O6 |
Density | 1.0335 |
Structural Formula | ![]() |
Items | Standard |
Tributyrin[C15H26O6] | ≥60% |
Drying Loss | ≤8% |
Silica< | <40% |
Heavy Metal | ≤ 0.001% |
Dosage kg/mt feed
Swine | Poultry |
0.5-2.0 | 0.3-1.0 |
Function:
1. Tributyrin is a stable and rapidly absorbed prodrug of butyric acid which enhances antiproliferative effects of dihydroxycholecalciferol in human colon cancer cells.
2. Tributyrin is a flavoring agent that is the triester of glycerin and butyric acid. it is prepared by esterification of glycerin with excess butyric acid. it is used in the following foods: baked goods; alcoholic beverages; nonalcoholic beverages; fats and oils; frozen dairy des- serts and mixes; gelatins, puddings and fillings; and soft candy. it is also termed butyrin and glyceryl tributyrate.
Package: 25kg per bag net.
Storage: Sealed Tightly. Avoid Exposure To Moisture.
Expiry: Two years from the date of production.