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TRIBUTANOYLGLYCEROL [1 record]

Record 1 2011-06-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C15H26O6
formula, see observation
60-01-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, oily liquid with a characteristic odour and bitter taste, occurs naturally in butter, is prepared by esterification of glycerol with excess butyric acid, is soluble in alcohol and ether, and is used as a plasticizer and a flavoring agent in beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, margarine, and puddings.

OBS

tributanoylglycerol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C15H26O6

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C15H26O6
formula, see observation
60-01-5
CAS number
DEF

Ester se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, les huiles, qui se trouve à l'état naturel dans le beurre de vache ou qui résulte de l'action du glycérol sur trois molécules d'acide butyrique, que l'on utilise en chimie analytique et comme aromatisant alimentaire.

OBS

tributanoylglycérol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C15H26O6

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C15H26O6
formula, see observation
60-01-5
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C15H26O6

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