Tributyrin
Tributyrin is the triglyceride of butyric acid.
It is an oil-soluble, concentrated butyrate precursor used mainly in feed, premixes and emulsified liquid systems.
Product Information
Product name: Tributyrin
Chemical identity: Glyceryl tributyrate / glycerol tributyrate
Chemical family: Triglyceride
Parent acid: Butyric acid
Carbon chain: C4
Type: Feed glyceride / functional lipid
Packaging: Drums / IBC / Bulk
Main functions
Concentrated butyrate source
Delivers three butyrate groups per glycerol molecule and releases them progressively during lipolysis.
Intestinal-barrier support
Supports epithelial repair, tight-junction integrity and mucosal resilience.
Anti-inflammatory support
Released butyrate can help regulate excessive intestinal inflammatory signalling.
Gut morphology and digestion
May support villus architecture, nutrient digestion and absorptive function.
Microbiome and performance
Can modulate microbial communities and support growth or feed conversion under suitable conditions.
Typical Uses by Industry
Animal feed
Liquid feed or drinking water only where the commercial formulation is validated for dispersion and stability
Technical note: Tributyrin is poorly water-soluble; drinking-water use requires a validated emulsion or dispersible commercial formulation.