| Description | Glycerol Tridecanoate is an orally active precursor (DA precursor) of caprylic acid that can be hydrolyzed to caprylic acid. It is a major component of medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and has antiandrogenic and antihyperglycemic properties. It can be used as an additive in food, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics. |
| Synonyms | Tridecanoin, Glyceryl tridecanoate, Glycerol Tridecanoate, TG(10:0/10:0/10:0), Glycerol tricaprate, 甘油三癸酸酯, 三癸酸甘油酯 |
| molecular weight | 554.84 |
| Molecular formula | C33H62O6 |
| CAS | 621-71-6 |
| Storage | Powder: -20°C for 3 years | In solvent: -80°C for 1 year |
| Solubility | DMSO: 100 mg/mL (180.23 mM) |
| References | 1. Fujikawa H, et al. Flavor production from edible oils and their constituents by Penicillium corylophilum. Shokuhin Eiseigaku Zasshi. 2002 Jun;43(3):160-4. |