l General Information |
Product Name | Glyceryl tridecanoate |
General description | A triglyceride obtained by formal acylation of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol by capric (decanoic) acid. |
Synonym | Tricaprin; Tridecanoin; 2,3-di(decanoyloxy)propyl decanoate |
Purity | ≥99.0%(GC) | CAS Number | 621-71-6 |
Formula | C33H62O6 | Molecular Weight | 554.84178 |
Suitability | BioReagent, suitable for cell culture, etc. |
l Physical and Chemical Information |
Appearance | White to off-white Solid |
Solubility(25°C) | DMSO | ≥50mg/ml |
l Biological Information |
Biochem/Physiol
Actions | Tricaprin is an orally available precursor of decanoic acid (DA), a 10-carbon fatty acid and major component of medium chain triglyceride oils, with potential antiandrogen and antihyperglycemic properties. Upon oral administration, tricaprin is hydrolyzed to DA, which binds to and partially activates peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR)-gamma, as well as PPAR-alpha and PPAR-beta/delta, without inducing adipogenesis. Additionally, tricaprin may improve insulin sensitivity and decrease androgen production. |
l Storage |
Storage temp. | -20°C |
l Precautions and Disclaimer |
This product is for R&D use only, not for drug, household, or other uses. |
l References |
1. http://www.drugbank.ca 2. https://ncit.nci.nih.gov 3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov |