CAS 621-71-6

Tricaprin

Description:

Tricaprin, also known as glyceryl caprate, is a chemical compound classified as a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT). It is composed of glycerol and three capric acid (decanoic acid) molecules. Tricaprin is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is known for its low viscosity and relatively low melting point. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. This compound is often used in food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical applications due to its emulsifying properties and ability to enhance the absorption of certain nutrients. Tricaprin is recognized for its potential health benefits, particularly in providing a quick source of energy, as medium-chain fatty acids are metabolized differently than long-chain fatty acids. Additionally, it exhibits antimicrobial properties, making it useful in various formulations. Safety assessments indicate that tricaprin is generally regarded as safe when used appropriately, although individual sensitivities may vary.

Formula: C₃₃H₆₂O₆

InChI: InChI=1S/C33H62O6/c1-4-7-10-13-16-19-22-25-31(34)37-28-30(39-33(36)27-24-21-18-15-12-9-6-3)29-38-32(35)26-23-20-17-14-11-8-5-2/h30H,4-29H2,1-3H3

InChI key: InChIKey=LADGBHLMCUINGV-UHFFFAOYSA-N

SMILES: C(COC(CCCCCCCCC)=O)(COC(CCCCCCCCC)=O)OC(CCCCCCCCC)=O

Synonyms:

• 2,3-Di(decanoyloxy)propyl decanoate
• Actor M 2
• Capric acid triglyceride
• Capric triglyceride
• Caprin, tri-
• Captex 1000
• Decanoic acid triglyceride
• Decanoic acid, 1,1′,1′′-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester
• Decanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester
• Decanoin, tri-
• Dynasan 110
• Glycerin tricaprate
• Glycerin tridecanoate
• Glycerol tricaprate
• Glycerol tricaprin
• Glycerol tridecanoate
• Glyceryl tricaprate
• Glyceryl tridecanoate
• NSC 147475
• Panacet 1000
• Tri(decanoyl)glycerol
• Tri-n-caprin
• Tricapric glyceride
• Tricapryl glyceride
• Tridecanoin
• Triglyceride DDD
• tricaprin (C10:0) sigma grade*approx. 99%

Tricaprin

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Formula: C₃₃H₆₂O₆

Purity: >98.0%(GC)

Color and Shape: White or Colorless to Light yellow powder to lump to clear liquid

Molecular weight: 554.85

Ref: 3B-T0413

TRICAPRIN CRS

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TRICAPRIN CRS

Ref: 41-T1977990

Tricaprin

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Formula: C₃₃H₆₂O₆

Purity: 95%

Color and Shape: Liquid

Molecular weight: 554.8418

Ref: IN-DA003V0D

Tricaprin

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Tricaprin

Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 554.84g/mol

Ref: 54-BUP17649

Propane-1,2,3-Triyl Tris(Decanoate)

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Propane-1,2,3-Triyl Tris(Decanoate)

Purity: 98%

Molecular weight: 554.84g/mol

Ref: 54-OR1014836

Tricaprin

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Formula: C33H62O6

Purity: >99%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 554.84

Ref: 48-33-1000

Tricaprin 8000 µg/mL in Pyridine

Controlled Product

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Formula: C₃₃H₆₂O₆

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 554.84

Ref: 04-AY09010004PY

Tricaprin 8000 µg/mL in Pyridine

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Formula: C₃₃H₆₂O₆

Color and Shape: Single Solution

Molecular weight: 554.84

Ref: 04-SY09010004PY

Tricaprin

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Tricaprin (Glycerol Tridecanoate) is an orally active precursor of caprylic acid that is hydrolysed to caprylic acid. Tricaprin has antihyperglycaemic property.

Formula: C₃₃H₆₂O₆

Purity: 99.82%

Color and Shape: Solid

Molecular weight: 554.84

Ref: TM-T5227

Tricaprin

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Applications Tricaprin is used to construct solid lipid nanoparticles (SLNs) as delivery system for bromocriptine (B682600, Mesylate salt). It is also used in cationic SLNs to enhance p53 tumor suppressor gene transfer to lung cancer cells.
References Esposito, E., et al.: Pharma. Res., 25, 1521(2008); Choi, S., et al.: Eur. J. Pharma. Biopharma., 68, 545 (2008)

Formula: C₃₃H₆₂O₆

Color and Shape: Off-White

Molecular weight: 554.84

Ref: TR-T774010

TRICAPRIN

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Purity: ≥95%

Molecular weight: 554.8530273

Ref: 10-F842901