| Agent Name | Tricaprylin |
|---|---|
| CAS Number | 538-23-8 |
| Formula | C27-H50-O6 |
| Major Category | Biological Agents |
| Synonyms | 1,2,3-Propanetriol trioctanoate; Caprylic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Octanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester; Propane-1,2,3-triyl trioctanoate; Trioctanoin; Octanoin, tri-; Caprylic acid triglyceride; Caprylin; Glycerol tricaprylate; Glycerol trioctanoate; Glyceryl trioctanoate; Maceight; Octanoic acid triglyceride; Octanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Panacete 800; RATO; Sefsol 800; Tricaprilin; Tricaprylic glyceride; Trioctanoin oil; Trioctanoylglycerol; [ChemIDplus] |
| Category | Fatty Acids and Fats |
| Description | Colorless to amber-brown viscous, odorless liquid; mp = 10 deg C; [NTP] Colorless to light yellow odorless liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS] |
| Sources/Uses | 13C-labeled form is used in breath tests for diagnosis of fat malabsorption; [ChemIDplus] Used to make drug suspensions (unstable in aqueous media) and as a solubilizer for flavors, fragrances, and medicinals; [NTP] Used as an energy source for burn patients and those with difficulty digesting long-chain fatty acids, as a skin conditioning agent, and antihistamine; [HSDB] "Axona is a medical food marketed for the clinical dietary management of the impairment of metabolic processes associated with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It is a proprietary formulation of fractionated coconut oil (caprylic triglyceride), a medium-chain triglyceride." [Wikipedia] |
| Comments | May cause minor skin and eye irritation; [NTP] May cause eye irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS] |
| Exposure Assessment | |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.06 mm Hg |
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| Health Studies | Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: |
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| Other Information | No other related information on this agent was found. |
Agent Name
Tricaprylin
CAS Number
538-23-8
Formula
C27-H50-O6
Major Category
Biological Agents
Synonyms
1,2,3-Propanetriol trioctanoate; Caprylic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Octanoic acid, 1,1',1''-(1,2,3-propanetriyl) ester; Propane-1,2,3-triyl trioctanoate; Trioctanoin; Octanoin, tri-; Caprylic acid triglyceride; Caprylin; Glycerol tricaprylate; Glycerol trioctanoate; Glyceryl trioctanoate; Maceight; Octanoic acid triglyceride; Octanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester; Panacete 800; RATO; Sefsol 800; Tricaprilin; Tricaprylic glyceride; Trioctanoin oil; Trioctanoylglycerol; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Fatty Acids and Fats
Description
Colorless to amber-brown viscous, odorless liquid; mp = 10 deg C; [NTP] Colorless to light yellow odorless liquid; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Sources/Uses
13C-labeled form is used in breath tests for diagnosis of fat malabsorption; [ChemIDplus] Used to make drug suspensions (unstable in aqueous media) and as a solubilizer for flavors, fragrances, and medicinals; [NTP] Used as an energy source for burn patients and those with difficulty digesting long-chain fatty acids, as a skin conditioning agent, and antihistamine; [HSDB] "Axona is a medical food marketed for the clinical dietary management of the impairment of metabolic processes associated with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. It is a proprietary formulation of fractionated coconut oil (caprylic triglyceride), a medium-chain triglyceride." [Wikipedia]
Comments
May cause minor skin and eye irritation; [NTP] May cause eye irritation; [Acros Organics MSDS]
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.06 mm Hg
Links to Other NLM Databases
Toxicity Information
Chemical Information
Related Information in HazMap
Other Information
No other related information on this agent was found.