Showing chemical card for 1,2-dibutyrin (CFc000283523)
Record Information
Version
1.0
Creation Date
2022-08-28 10:25:12 UTC
Update Date
2022-09-14 03:36:52 UTC
Chemfont ID
CFc000283523
Molecule Identification
Common Name
1,2-dibutyrin
Definition
1,2-dibutyrin, also known as alpha,beta-dibutyrine or (2-butanoyloxy-3-hydroxypropyl) butanoate, is a member of the class of compounds known as 1,2-diacylglycerols. 1,2-diacylglycerols are diacylglycerols containing a glycerol acylated at positions 1 and 2. 1,2-dibutyrin is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 1,2-dibutyrin can be found in a number of food items such as swede, french plantain, roman camomile, and millet, which makes 1,2-dibutyrin a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.
