Tricaproin

CAS: 621-70-5

Ref. 3D-AAA62170

Product Information

• Name: Tricaproin
• Synonyms: 2,3-Di(hexanoyloxy)propyl hexanoate, Caproic triglyceride, Caproin, tri-, Glycerin tricaproate, Glycerin trihexanoate, Glycerol tricaproate, Glycerol tricapronate, Glycerol trihexanoate, Glyceryl tricaproate, Glyceryl trihexanoate, Hexanoic acid, 1,1′,1′′-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester, Hexanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester, Hexanoin, tri-, NSC 406885, Propane-1,2,3-Triyl Trihexanoate, Tri-n-caproin, Tricapronin, Tricaproylglycerol, Trihexanoin, Trihexanoylglycerol, tricaproin (C6:0) grade I-S, tricaproin (C6:0) grade ii-S

Description

Tricaproin is a lipolytic enzyme that has been shown to catalyze the hydrolysis of long-chain fatty acid esters. Tricaproin has been found to be an effective inhibitor of cholesterol synthesis in vitro and in vivo. It also inhibits the growth of carcinoma cell lines by inhibiting the production of galacturonic acid and caproic acid. Tricaproin has been shown to inhibit fatty acid biosynthesis in Pichia pastoris, which may be due to its ability to interact with acyl chains. Tricaproin is able to prevent the formation of surface structures on proteins, which may be due to its ability to interact with surface methodology. Structural analysis has revealed that tricaproin exhibits a similar three-dimensional structure as other lipolytic enzymes, such as pancreatic lipase.

• Brand: Biosynth

Chemical properties

• Molecular weight: 386.52 g/mol
• Formula: C₂₁H₃₈O₆
• Purity: Min. 95%