Tributyrin
Tributyrin, also known as glycerol tributyrate or glyceryl tributyrate, is a glycerol ester of butyric acid. Winstar Ingredients offers a 95% liquid grade and a 60% powder grade for animal and aquaculture feed formulations.
Key Benefits
- Provides a concentrated ester source of butyrate.
- Supports intestinal nutrition and gut barrier function.
- Supports feed utilization and stable performance.
- Liquid and powder grades provide formulation flexibility.
Product Identification
| Chemical name | Glycerol tributyrate / Glyceryl tributyrate |
|---|---|
| Molecular formula | C15H26O6 |
| CAS number | 60-01-5 |
| Molecular weight | 302.36 g/mol |
| HS code | 291560 |
| Grade | Feed grade |
Typical Specifications
| Parameter | Tributyrin 95 | Tributyrin 60 |
|---|---|---|
| Form | Liquid | Powder |
| Appearance | Colorless to pale yellow liquid | White or off-white powder |
| Assay | ≥95.0% | ≥60.0% |
| Moisture | ≤0.2% | ≤10.0% |
| Lead | ≤30 mg/kg | ≤10 mg/kg |
| Arsenic | ≤10 mg/kg | ≤2 mg/kg |
Applications
- Poultry and swine nutrition
- Ruminant feed
- Aquaculture feed
- Pet food
- Specialty animal nutrition
Packing and Storage
Commercial packing, net weight and container loading are available upon request for the selected liquid or powder grade. Store in the original tightly closed packaging under the conditions stated in the current TDS and SDS.