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{{Short description|A triglyceride used in scientific research}} | |||
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'''Tributyrin''', also known as '''glyceryl tributyrate''', is a triglyceride that is composed of three [[butyric acid]] molecules esterified to a [[glycerol]] backbone. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is known for its distinctive buttery odor. | |||
Tributyrin is a | ==Chemical properties== | ||
Tributyrin is a simple [[lipid]] that is used in various scientific studies due to its ability to release butyric acid upon hydrolysis. The chemical formula of tributyrin is C<sub>15</sub>H<sub>26</sub>O<sub>6</sub>, and it has a molar mass of 302.36 g/mol. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water. | |||
== | ==Uses== | ||
Tributyrin is primarily used in research settings. It serves as a model compound for studying the metabolism of triglycerides and the effects of butyric acid in biological systems. Butyric acid, released from tributyrin, is known to have various biological effects, including acting as a [[histone deacetylase inhibitor]] and influencing [[gene expression]]. | |||
In addition to its use in research, tributyrin is sometimes used in the food industry as a flavoring agent due to its buttery taste. | |||
== | ==Biological significance== | ||
Butyric acid, the hydrolysis product of tributyrin, plays a significant role in [[gut health]]. It is a short-chain fatty acid that serves as an energy source for [[colonocytes]] and has anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that butyric acid can influence [[intestinal barrier function]] and modulate the [[immune response]]. | |||
==Related pages== | |||
* [[Butyric acid]] | |||
* [[Triglyceride]] | * [[Triglyceride]] | ||
* [[Glycerol]] | * [[Glycerol]] | ||
[[Category:Triglycerides]] | [[Category:Triglycerides]] | ||
[[Category:Food | [[Category:Food additives]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Biochemistry]] | ||
Revision as of 12:01, 9 February 2025
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Tributyrin, also known as glyceryl tributyrate, is a triglyceride that is composed of three butyric acid molecules esterified to a glycerol backbone. It is a colorless to pale yellow liquid at room temperature and is known for its distinctive buttery odor.
Chemical properties
Tributyrin is a simple lipid that is used in various scientific studies due to its ability to release butyric acid upon hydrolysis. The chemical formula of tributyrin is C15H26O6, and it has a molar mass of 302.36 g/mol. It is soluble in organic solvents but has limited solubility in water.
Uses
Tributyrin is primarily used in research settings. It serves as a model compound for studying the metabolism of triglycerides and the effects of butyric acid in biological systems. Butyric acid, released from tributyrin, is known to have various biological effects, including acting as a histone deacetylase inhibitor and influencing gene expression.
In addition to its use in research, tributyrin is sometimes used in the food industry as a flavoring agent due to its buttery taste.
Biological significance
Butyric acid, the hydrolysis product of tributyrin, plays a significant role in gut health. It is a short-chain fatty acid that serves as an energy source for colonocytes and has anti-inflammatory properties. Studies have shown that butyric acid can influence intestinal barrier function and modulate the immune response.
