Tricaproin
三己酸甘油酯
Also known as: Trihexanoin, Glycerol trihexanoate, 1,2,3-Tricaproylglycerol, 1,2,3-Trihexanoyl Glycerol, 2,3-di(hexanoyloxy)propyl hexanoate, TRI-N-CAPROIN, TRIHEXANION, Caproin, NSC 406885, Tricapronin
Tricaproin (CAS 621-70-5) is a compound in the Organic Acids category listed in the Jingsj chemical database. It has the molecular formula C21H38O6 and a molecular weight of 386.52300 g/mol. It is also known as Trihexanoin, Glycerol trihexanoate and 1,2,3-Tricaproylglycerol. Key properties include a melting point of -60℃, a boiling point of 429.8ºC at 760 mmHg, a density of 1.001 g/cm3 and a flash point of 180.2ºC. It is classified under GHS with signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed, H312 — Harmful in contact with skin and H332 — Harmful if inhaled. No supplier offers are currently listed; request a quote. Record last updated Aug 21, 2026.
- CAS No.
- 621-70-5
- Jingsj CID
- J-40861-9
- Molecular Formula
- C21H38O6
- Chinese Name
- 三己酸甘油酯
- Molecular Weight
- 386.52300 g/mol
- Category
- Organic Acids
- Last updated
- 8/21/2026
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Request a quotePhysicochemical Properties
| Melting Point | -60℃ |
|---|---|
| Boiling Point | 429.8ºC at 760 mmHg |
| Density | 1.001 g/cm3 |
| Flash Point | 180.2ºC |
| Exact Mass | 386.26700 |
| PSA | 78.90000 |
| LogP | 4.72550 |
| Refractive Index | n20/D 1.442 |
GHS Safety & Compliance
- H302 — Harmful if swallowed
- H312 — Harmful in contact with skin
- H332 — Harmful if inhaled
Customs & Trade Information
| HS Code | 2917190090 |
|---|---|
| Summary | 2917190090 acyclic polycarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides, peroxyacids and their derivatives VAT:17.0% Tax rebate rate:9.0% Supervision conditions:none MFN tariff:6.5% General tariff:30.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CAS number of Tricaproin?
The CAS number of Tricaproin is 621-70-5.
What are the molecular formula and molecular weight of Tricaproin?
Tricaproin has molecular formula C21H38O6 and molecular weight 386.52300 g/mol.
Is Tricaproin hazardous?
Tricaproin has GHS signal word Warning and hazard statements H302 — Harmful if swallowed; H312 — Harmful in contact with skin; H332 — Harmful if inhaled.
What are the upstream and downstream products of Tricaproin?
For Tricaproin, Upstream Products: Glycerol, Hexanoic acid; Downstream Products: 2-Pentanone, Geranyl caproate, Hexanoic acid.
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