Monobutyrin
Monobutyrin is the monoester of glycerol and butyric acid.
Product contains mono-, di- and tributyrin and free glycerol. Monobutyrin is used in animal feed and is also available in water-dispersible liquid formulations.
Product Information
Chemical identity: Glyceryl monobutyrate / glycerol monobutyrate
Chemical family: Short-chain glyceride
Parent acid: Butyric acid
Carbon chain: C4
Type: Feed glyceride / functional lipid
Packaging: Drums / IBC / Bulk
Main functions
Butyrate delivery
Supplies an esterified source of butyrate that is released by lipases along the gastrointestinal tract.
Intestinal-barrier support
Supports epithelial integrity and tight-junction function through the biological roles of released butyrate.
Gut morphology
May support villus development and absorptive capacity, particularly during dietary or weaning stress.
Microbial-balance support
Helps shape the intestinal environment and may reduce the relative abundance of selected undesirable bacteria.
Performance support
Can support feed efficiency, growth or production traits when gut health is a limiting factor.
Typical Uses by Industry
Animal feed
Liquid feed or drinking water only where the commercial formulation is validated for dispersion and stability
Technical note: Claims should be matched to species-specific trials; effects are not uniform in every diet or production stage.