Glycerol Tributyrate
Cas No :
60-01-5
Form :
Liquid
Molecular Weight :
302.37
Molecular Formula :
C15H26O6
Melting Point :
–75 °C
Boiling Point :
129 - 131 °C
Solubility :
Chloroform (Sparingly), Dmso (Sparingly)
Flash Point :
174 °C
Description :
Glycerol Tributyrate is an uncoloured, clear or pale yellow liquid. It has a scent that is buttery and mild. It's the triglyceride isomer of glycerol and butyric acid, which is widely used for flavours, fragrances, food, and flavour industries. Glycerol Tributyrate is admired for its stability, superior solubility in organic solvents, and its ability to add fruity, sweet, and creamy flavours in formulations. The versatility of this ingredient makes it ideal for fragrances, flavourings, cosmetics, and various industrial applications. It is available in bulk quantities; contact us to get the best price for your order.
Glycerol Tributyrate is utilised as a scent ingredient to give buttery, creamy, and fruity undertones to scents, body sprays, and perfumed personal care products. The fragrance components that complement it comprise Isoamyl Acetate and Ethyl Maltol.
It's used in creams, lotions, and bath products to enhance texture and impart a delicate, creamy scent. The other ingredients in cosmetics are Cetyl Alcohol and Cetearyl Alcohol.
Glycerol Tributyrate is extensively used to enhance the flavour of dairy confectionery, bakery baked goods, confectionery, and drinks to impart delicious fruity and buttery notes. Similar flavouring compounds include Maltol and Diacetyl.
While not a primary aromatherapy ingredient, its mild, creamy aroma is occasionally used in essential oil blends and diffuser compositions to enhance depth and softness. Complementary aromatherapy ingredients include Linalool.
Glycerol Tributyrate is utilised in fragranced room sprays, candles, and air fresheners for providing an opulent, sweet scent which enhances the atmosphere of commercial and home places. Similar fragrance compounds are Benzyl Acetate.
It is employed in flavour and fragrance laboratories to serve as an intermediate material as well as a reference to develop innovative formulas. Other research chemicals that are complementary include Ethyl Acetate.
Glycerol Tributyrate can be found in alcohols, oils, and organic solvents. This allows simple integration into cosmetics, perfumes, and flavour formulations. Its long-lasting, creamy and fruity fragrance enhances natural and synthetic scents.
Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing when handling concentrated Glycerol Tributyrate.
Use in well-ventilated areas to avoid inhalation of vapours.
Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dry place, away from heat and potent oxidizing agents.
Avoid prolonged skin contact; wash thoroughly with water in case of exposure.
ChemicalBull produces high-purity Glycerol Tributyrate suitable for perfumery, flavour, and personal care applications.
Available in bulk and small packaging quantities, with safe and timely delivery across Vapi.
ChemicalBull provides nationwide and international distribution with competitive pricing and customizable packaging solutions for different industries.
For detailed information regarding hazards, handling precautions, toxicity, and environmental impact, request the official Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for Glycerol Tributyrate.
