Tributyrin (glycerol tributyrate), liquid
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Synonyms:
Tributyrin, Glyceryl tributyrate, Glycerol tributyrate, Propane-1,2,3-triyl tributyrate
Tributyrin, is a glycerol substituted with three butyrl esters.
Tributyrin induces differentiation of malignant cells followed by arrest of cell growth and apoptosis. It is used as a deliverable source of natural butyrate and is demonstrated to inhibit growth of and induce cell differentiation of Caco-2 cells more potently than natural butyrate.
Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water.
Tributyrin, is a glycerol substituted with three butyrl esters.
Formula:
C₁₅H₂₆O₆ MW: 302.37 g/mol Boiling Pt: 287…288 °C (lit.) Melting Pt: –75 °C (lit.) Storage Temperature: Ambient |
MDL Number:
MFCD00009392 CAS Number: 60-01-5 EINECS: 200-451-5 |
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