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<h3>Overview</h3>
<p><strong>Tributyrin</strong> (CAS 60-01-5), also known as tributyroin, is a triglyceride derived from glycerol and butyric acid. Produced via esterification or transesterification processes, its molecular formula is C<sub>14</sub>H<sub>26</sub>O<sub>6</sub>. This colorless to pale yellow liquid serves primarily as a functional feed additive.</p>
<h3>Application</h3>
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<li>Animal nutrition: Enhances gut health and energy supply in poultry and swine.</li>
<li>Agriculture: Used as a carrier for pesticides and herbicides.</li>
<li>Industrial chemistry: Serves as a solvent and plasticizer intermediate.</li>
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<h3>Precautions</h3>
<p>Store in cool, dry places away from oxidizers. Avoid direct skin contact and inhalation of vapors. Not approved for human pharmaceutical use; strictly regulated for animal feed applications only.</p>