1,3-dibutyrin

• CAT Number: M087671
• CAS Number: 17364-00-0
• Molecular Formula: C11H20O5
• Molecular Weight: 232.27
• Purity: ≥95%
• Storage: Store at -20C
• IUPAC Name: (3-butanoyloxy-2-hydroxypropyl) butanoate
• InChI: InChI=1S/C11H20O5/c1-3-5-10(13)15-7-9(12)8-16-11(14)6-4-2/h9,12H,3-8H2,1-2H3
• InChIKey: KBWFWZJNPVZRRG-UHFFFAOYSA-N
• SMILES: CCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCC)O

1,3-Dibutyrin（Cat No.:M087671）, a specialized compound, is essentially a triglyceride form where two molecules of butyric acid are esterified to a glycerol backbone, specifically at the 1 and 3 positions, leaving the middle position unoccupied. This structural form makes it a partial glyceride, which is significant in various industrial and biological applications. In the human body, it serves as a prodrug, gradually releasing butyric acid, a short-chain fatty acid crucial for colon health and as an energy source for colonic cells. Industrially, it’s used in food, cosmetics, and potentially in therapeutic formulations.