Glycerol tributyrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Description

Glycerol tributyrate, 98%, C15H26O6, CAS Number-60-01-5, tri-n-butyrin, glyceryl tributyrate, propane-1,2,3-triyl tributyrate, glycerol tributyrate, glycerol tributanoate, glyceroltributyrin, tributyrin, butyrin, butyryl triglyceride, tributin, 1000g, 1714746, 307 deg.C to 308 deg.C, CHEBI:35020

Glycerol tributyrate is a triglyceride that may inhibit cell growth and induce cell differentiation. It is used to to induce differentiation of malignant cells followed by arrest of cell growth and apoptosis.

This Thermo Scientific Chemicals brand product was originally part of the Alfa Aesar product portfolio. Some documentation and label information may refer to the legacy brand. The original Alfa Aesar product / item code or SKU reference has not changed as a part of the brand transition to Thermo Scientific Chemicals.

Applications
Glycerol tributyrate is a triglyceride that may inhibit cell growth and induce cell differentiation. It is used to to induce differentiation of malignant cells followed by arrest of cell growth and apoptosis.

Solubility
Not miscible in water.

Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids, Strong bases. Use with adequate ventilation.

Specifications

• Melting Point: -75°C
• Density: 1.032
• Boiling Point: 307°C to 308°C
• Flash Point: 174°C (345°F)
• Refractive Index: 1.4358
• Quantity: 50 g
• Beilstein: 1714746
• Merck Index: 14,9620
• Solubility Information: Not miscible in water.
• Formula Weight: 302.37
• Percent Purity: 97%
• Chemical Name or Material: Glycerol tributyrate

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