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Tricaprylin

In Stock•Starting at $13 for 5 g•Purity ≥ 95%
CAS No.538-23-8
MDL No.MFCD00036236
MFC27H50O6
MW470.70
InChI KeyVLPFTAMPNXLGLX-UHFFFAOYSA-N
CUSTOM SYNTHESISPRECLINICAL SUPPORT

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5 g98%$13In Stock
25 g95%+$31In Stock
50 g95%+$55In Stock
100 g95%+$102In Stock
250 g95%+$250In Stock
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Product Information

Trioctanoin is a triglyceride formed by acylating the three hydroxy groups of glycerol with octanoic acid. It serves as an alternative energy source to glucose for patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It functions as an anticonvulsant and plant metabolite, and is classified as a triglyceride and an octanoate ester.

CAS No.538-23-8
Product NameTricaprylin

Associated Conditions

memory impairment·genetic developmental and epileptic encephalopathy·Alzheimer disease·relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis·chronic progressive multiple sclerosis·
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