Glycerol tributyrate, 99%

About Glycerol tributyrate, 99%

Glycerol tributyrate is an ester (Biochemistry grade) carrying the CAS registry number 60-01-5 at a purity of 99%. Its molecular formula is C15H26O6 and its molecular weight is 302.36 g/mol. Systematically, it is named 2,3-di(butanoyloxy)propyl butanoate. Alternative names: 1,2,3-Tributyrylglycerol and Tributyrin.

It is supplied as a clear colourless to light yellow liquid. Literature values give a density of 1.032 g/ml. Store in a tightly closed container in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Good laboratory practice and suitable PPE are recommended during handling.

It is commonly used for organic synthesis and API synthesis. Our customers for this product work in pharmaceutical manufacturing and academic and industrial research.

We offer Glycerol tributyrate in 100 mL, 500 mL, 5 kg and 4 x 25 kg packs with a batch-specific COA, and ship to customers worldwide.

Typical applications

Organic synthesis
API synthesis

Industries

Specifications & identifiers

Chemical identifiers
Product name	Glycerol tributyrate, 99%
Catalogue No.	VQ-008829
CAS Number	60-01-5
IUPAC name	2,3-di(butanoyloxy)propyl butanoate
Molecular formula	C₁₅H₂₆O₆
Molecular weight	302.36 g/mol
Exact mass	302.1729
Grade	Biochemistry
Purity / assay	99%
HSN code	29156010
InChIKey	UYXTWWCETRIEDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES	CCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCC)OC(=O)CCC
PubChem CID	6050

Physical properties
Physical form	Liquid
Appearance	Clear colourless to light yellow liquid
Density	1.032 g/ml
LogP (XLogP3)	2.4
H-bond donors / acceptors	0 / 6
TPSA	78.9 Å²
Synonyms	1,2,3-Tributyrylglycerol, Tributyrin, Glyceryl tributyrate, Butyrin, Tributin, Butyryl triglyceride, Glyceroltributyrin, Glycerin tributyrate, Tributyryl glyceride, Tri-n-butyrin, Tributyroin, Glycerol tributanoate

Documents

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)16-section GHS · on request Certificate of AnalysisTypical / batch COA · on request Specification sheetTDS / MOA · on request

Frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Glycerol tributyrate, 99%?

The CAS Registry Number of Glycerol tributyrate, 99% is 60-01-5. It is also known as 1,2,3-Tributyrylglycerol, Tributyrin, Glyceryl tributyrate.

What is the molecular formula and molecular weight of Glycerol tributyrate, 99%?

Glycerol tributyrate, 99% has the molecular formula C15H26O6 and a molecular weight of 302.36 g/mol. Its IUPAC name is 2,3-di(butanoyloxy)propyl butanoate.

Which grade and pack sizes of Glycerol tributyrate, 99% can I order?

We supply Glycerol tributyrate, 99% in Biochemistry (99%) grade, in 100 mL, 500 mL, 5 kg, 4 x 25 kg packs. Larger bulk quantities and custom packing are quoted on request.

Do you provide a COA and SDS with Glycerol tributyrate, 99%?

Yes. Every lot of Glycerol tributyrate, 99% is shipped with a batch-specific Certificate of Analysis, and a 16-section GHS Safety Data Sheet is provided with the quotation and the shipment.

Can Glycerol tributyrate, 99% be shipped internationally?

Yes. We export Glycerol tributyrate, 99% worldwide by air and sea freight or express courier, on EXW, FOB, CIF, CFR or DAP Incoterms, with full export documentation.