Tricaprilin

SKU: orb1301941

Description

Tricaprilin (Glycerol Tri-n-octanoate) is a medium-chain triglyceride studied for Alzheimer's disease, acting as an alternative brain energy source. It also demonstrates anticonvulsant properties and serves as a plant metabolite. Research applications include in vivo neurological studies and in vitro metabolic investigations.

Research Area

Metabolism Research

Key Properties

• CAS Number: 538-23-8
• MW: 470.68
• Purity: 99.57% (May vary between batches)
• Formula: C₂₇H₅₀O₆
• SMILES: CCCCCCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCCCCCC)OC(=O)CCCCCCC
• Target: Endogenous Metabolite
• Solubility: DMSO:40 mg/mL (84.98 mM);10% DMSO+40% PEG300+5% Tween 80+45% Saline:2 mg/mL (4.25 mM)

Storage & Handling

• Storage: store at low temperature | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year | Shipping with blue ice/Shipping at ambient temperature.
• Expiration Date: 12 months from date of receipt.
• Disclaimer: For research use only

Alternative Names

inhibit, Glyceryl, Glyceryl Trioctanoate, Glyceryl trioctanoate, Glycerol Tri-n-octanoate, Endogenous Metabolite, EndogenousMetabolite, Inhibitor, trioctanoin, Tricaprilin, tricaprylic glyceride

Compound Identifiers

PubChem CID

10850