Description
Liquid;Liquid;colourless oily liquid
Synonyms
Glycery tributyrate
IUPAC Name
2,3-Di(butanoyloxy)propyl butanoate
Molecular Formula
C15H26O6
Canonical SMILES
CCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCC)OC(=O)CCC
InChI
InChI=1S/C15H26O6/c1-4-7-13(16)19-10-12(21-15(18)9-6-3)11-20-14(17)8-5-2/h12H,4-11H2,1-3H3
InChI Key
UYXTWWCETRIEDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Solubility
Insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, oils
Appearance
Clear colorless to yellow liquid
Application
Tributyrin serves as a versatile flavoring agent used in various food products. It is the triester of glycerin and butyric acid, created through the esterification of glycerin with excess butyric acid. This colorless, oily liquid with a characteristic odor and bitter taste is commonly found in baked goods, alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, fats and oils, frozen dairy desserts and mixes, gelatins, puddings, fillings, and soft candy. Despite its relatively low solubility in water, tributyrin is soluble in alcohol and ether, making it applicable in diverse culinary contexts.