TRIHEXANOIN
Synonym(s):1,2,3-Tricaproylglycerol;Glycerol tricapronate;Glycerol trihexanoate;Tricaproin;Trihexanoin
- CAS NO.:621-70-5
- Empirical Formula: C21H38O6
- Molecular Weight: 386.52
- MDL number: MFCD00042905
- EINECS: 210-701-5
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2025-07-11 18:23:18
What is TRIHEXANOIN?
Chemical properties
It is very soluble in alcohol and ether and insoluble in water.
The Uses of TRIHEXANOIN
Tricaproin is used as a delivery system for Paclitaxel (P132500) which is an anticancer agent.
Definition
ChEBI: A triglyceride obtained by condensation of each of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol with hexanoic (caproic) acid.
Properties of TRIHEXANOIN
| Melting point: | -60℃ |
| Boiling point: | 244 °C / 28mmHg |
| Density | 0.98 g/mL(lit.) |
| refractive index | n |
| storage temp. | −20°C |
| solubility | DMF: 30 mg/ml; DMSO: 30 mg/ml; Ethanol: 30 mg/ml |
| form | neat |
| color | Colorless to Light yellow to Light orange |
| BRN | 1806732 |
| CAS DataBase Reference | 621-70-5 |
| EPA Substance Registry System | Hexanoic acid, 1,2,3-propanetriyl ester (621-70-5) |
Safety information for TRIHEXANOIN
| Signal word | Warning |
| Pictogram(s) |
![]() Exclamation Mark Irritant GHS07 |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P261:Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. |
Computed Descriptors for TRIHEXANOIN
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