Tributyrin
三丁酸甘油酯
Also known as: Butyrin, Glycerol tributyrate, Glyceryl tributyrate, 1,2,3-Tributyrylglycerol, Propane-1,2,3-triyl tributanoate, Butanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester, FEMA 2223, Glycerol tri-n-butyrate, Tributin
Tributyrin (CAS 60-01-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C15H26O6 and a molecular weight of 302.363 g/mol. It is also known as Butyrin, Glycerol tributyrate and Glyceryl tributyrate. Key properties include a melting point of -75 °C, a boiling point of 307.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 and a flash point of 173.9±0.0 °C. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 60-01-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-43475-3
- Molecular Formula
- C15H26O6
- Chinese Name
- 三丁酸甘油酯
- Molecular Weight
- 302.363 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -75 °C |
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| Boiling Point | 307.5±0.0 °C at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.1±0.1 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 173.9±0.0 °C |
| Exact Mass | 302.172943 |
| PSA | 78.90000 |
| LogP | 2.95 |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.0±0.6 mmHg at 25°C |
| Refractive Index | 1.448 |
| Stability | Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. |
Activity & Biological Data
| Additional Information | [1]. T Gaschott, et al. Tributyrin, a stable and rapidly absorbed prodrug of butyric acid, enhances antiproliferative effects of dihydroxycholecalciferol in human colon cancer cells. J Nutr. 2001 Jun;131(6):1839-43. [2]. Claudia P Schröder, et al. Tributyrin-induced differentiation promotes apoptosis of LS 174T colon cancer cells in vitro. Int J Oncol. 2002 Jan;20(1):195-200. |
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Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2915900090 |
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| Summary | 2915900090 other saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:AB(certificate of inspection for goods inward,certificate of inspection for goods outward) MFN tariff:5.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tributyrin?
The CAS number of Tributyrin is 60-01-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tributyrin?
Tributyrin has molecular formula C15H26O6 and molecular weight 302.363 g/mol.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Tributyrin?
For Tributyrin, Upstream Products: Glycerol, Butyric acid, Butyric anhydride; Downstream Products: 1-Monobutyrin, Methyl butyrate, Glycerol.
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