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Glycerol tributyrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11830.30
250 g, Each
Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Glycerol tributyrate, 97%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals

Catalog number: A11830.30
250 g, Each
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Catalog number: A11830.30
also known as A11830-30
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Chemical Identifiers

CAS
60-01-5
IUPAC Name
1,3-bis(butanoyloxy)propan-2-yl butanoate
Molecular Formula
C15H26O6
InChI Key
UYXTWWCETRIEDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
SMILES
CCCC(=O)OCC(COC(=O)CCC)OC(=O)CCC
Form
Liquid
Appearance (Color)
Clear colorless to pale yellow
Refractive Index
1.4330-1.4380 @ 20?C
Assay (GC)
≥96.0%

Description

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.
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