17364-00-0

Basic information

• Product Name: 1,3-dibutyrin
• Synonyms: 1,3-Bis(butyryloxy)-2-propanol;1,3-dibutyrin;Dibutyric acid 2-hydroxy-1,3-propanediyl ester;Dibutyric acid 2-hydroxytrimethylene ester;Glycerin α,α'-dibutyrate
• CAS NO: 17364-00-0
• Molecular Formula: C₁₁H₂₀O₅
• Molecular Weight: 232.27300
• Mol File: 17364-00-0.mol
• Article Data: 4

Chemical Properties

• Appearance: /
• CAS DataBase Reference: 1,3-dibutyrin(CAS DataBase Reference)
• NIST Chemistry Reference: 1,3-dibutyrin(17364-00-0)
• EPA Substance Registry System: 1,3-dibutyrin(17364-00-0)

Safety Data

• Hazardous Substances Data: 17364-00-0(Hazardous Substances Data)

Usage

Description

1,3-Dibutyrin, also known as dibutyrin, is a diester of glycerol and butyric acid. It is formed by the condensation of both primary hydroxy groups of glycerol with butyric acid, resulting in a molecule with two ester linkages. 1,3-dibutyrin is a type of lipid that can be found in various natural sources and has potential applications in different industries.

Uses

Used in Pharmaceutical Industry:
1,3-Dibutyrin is used as a pharmaceutical excipient for its ability to enhance the solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. Its lipophilic nature allows it to improve the dissolution rate and absorption of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients, leading to more effective drug delivery.
Used in Cosmetic Industry:
In the cosmetic industry, 1,3-dibutyrin is used as an emollient and skin conditioning agent. Its hydrating properties help to maintain skin moisture and elasticity, providing a smooth and soft texture. Additionally, it can be used as a carrier for other cosmetic ingredients, enhancing their delivery and effectiveness on the skin.
Used in Food Industry:
1,3-Dibutyrin is used as a flavoring agent and emulsifier in the food industry. Its ester linkages can contribute to the development of specific flavors and aromas in food products. Moreover, its emulsifying properties help to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, improving the texture and shelf life of various food items.
Used in Research Applications:
In scientific research, 1,3-dibutyrin can be used as a model compound to study the properties and behavior of lipids and esters. It can also be employed in the development and testing of new drug delivery systems, as well as in the investigation of the interactions between lipids and biological systems.

Upstream product

• 60-01-5 tributyrin 
• 56-81-5 glycerol 
• 107-92-6 butyric acid 
• 64-17-5 ethanol 

Downstream Products

• 59925-21-2 Butyric acid 3-butyryloxy-2-{2-[1-(4-chloro-benzoyl)-5-methoxy-2-methyl-1H-indol-3-yl]-acetoxy}-propyl ester 
• 175878-34-9 1,3-dibutyroyl-2-oleoylglycerol 
• 1384127-12-1 2-(5-phenylpentanoyloxy)propane-1,3-diyl dibutyrate 
• 101036-66-2 1,3-dibutyryl-2-palmitoylglycerol 
• 1384127-11-0 2-(3-phenylpropanoyloxy)propane-1,3-diyl dibutyrate 
• 82058-13-7 Butyric acid 2-[2-(4-allyloxy-3-chloro-phenyl)-acetoxy]-3-butyryloxy-propyl ester 

Relevant articles and documents

Biobased catalyst in biorefinery processes: Sulphonated hydrothermal carbon for glycerol esterification

Sulphonated hydrothermal carbon (SHTC), obtained from d-glucose by mild hydrothermal carbonisation and subsequent sulphonation with sulphuric acid, is able to catalyse the esterification of glycerol with different carboxylic acids, namely, acetic, butyric and caprylic acids. Product selectivity can be tuned by simply controlling the reaction conditions. On the one hand, SHTC provides one of the best selectivity towards monoacetins described up to now without the need for an excess of glycerol. On the other hand, excellent selectivity towards triacylglycerides (TAG) can be obtained, beyond those described with other solid catalysts, including well-known sulphonic resins. Recovery of the catalyst showed partial deactivation of the solid. The formation of sulphonate esters on the surface, confirmed by solid state NMR, was the cause of this behaviour. Acid treatment of the used catalyst, with subsequent hydrolysis of the surface sulphonate esters, allows SHTC to recover its activity. The higher selectivity towards mono- and triesters and its renewable origin makes SHTC an attractive catalyst in biorefinery processes.

A kinetic study of the lipase-catalyzed ethanolysis of two short-chain triradylglycerols: Alkylglycerols vs. triacylglycerols

Lipase-catalyzed ethanolysis of two short-chain triradylglycerols, namely tributyrin and 2,3-dibutyroil-1-O-alkylglycerols, have been studied. Much faster rate of reaction for the ethanolysis of tributyrin than that of 2,3-dibutyroil-1-O-alkylglycerols was attained. A kinetic model for the rate of release of ethyl butyrate and for the inactivation of the lipase has been also studied. The parameter corresponding to the release of ethyl butyrate was one order of magnitude higher for ethanolysis of tributyrin than the corresponding of 2,3-dibutyroil-1-O-alkylglycerols.On the contrary, the stability of Novozym 435 during ethanolysis of 2,3-dibutyroil-1-O-alkylglycerols was higher than the corresponding of tributyrin.At the reaction conditions under study, both ethanolysis reactions take place with high selectivity and yield monoesterified alkylglycerols and sn-2 monobutyrin as the main acylglycerols in the reaction mixtures.