Description

Triheptanoin is a medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) composed of three heptanoic acid (C7) fatty acid chains esterified to a glycerol backbone. This specific chemical structure makes it a valuable, high-purity synthetic lipid with excellent oxidative stability and predictable metabolic properties. It is primarily sought after by manufacturers in the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and specialty chemical industries for use as a critical excipient, a source of rapid energy, or a chemical intermediate.

Application

• Pharmaceutical Excipient & Drug Delivery: Used as a lipid vehicle or solubilizer in lipid-based drug delivery systems to enhance the bioavailability of poorly water-soluble active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).
• Medical Nutrition & Metabolic Therapies: Serves as a key component in specialized medical foods and parenteral nutrition formulations for patients with metabolic disorders, providing an efficient source of medium-chain fatty acids.
• Dietary Supplement & Sports Nutrition: Incorporated into high-performance supplements and MCT oil blends as a source of readily metabolized energy for ketogenic diets and athletic performance.
• Chemical Synthesis & Research: Acts as a versatile chemical intermediate or a standard/reference material in organic synthesis and analytical research laboratories.
• Cosmetic & Personal Care: Utilized as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in high-end cosmetic formulations due to its light texture and skin compatibility.
• Food Science Research: Employed as a model lipid in food science studies investigating fat metabolism, oxidation stability, and functional food development.

Basic Information

Product Name	Triheptanoin
CAS No.	620-67-7
Molecular Formula	C24H44O6
Molecular Weight	428.60 g/mol
Synonyms	Glycerol Triheptanoate; Heptanoic Acid, 1,2,3-Propanetriyl Ester; 1,2,3-Triheptanoylglycerol; TAG C7:0; Trienanthoin; Glyceryl Trienanthate; C7:0 Triglyceride; Medium-Chain Triglyceride (C7)
EINECS	210-642-4

Quality Control

Our Triheptanoin is produced under strict quality management systems. Each batch undergoes rigorous analytical testing to ensure it meets high-purity standards suitable for pharmaceutical and nutritional applications. A comprehensive Certificate of Analysis (COA) detailing identity, purity, and impurity profiles is provided with every shipment to guarantee supply reliability and batch-to-batch consistency.

Storage

Preserve in a tightly closed container, protected from light. Store in a cool, dry, and well-ventilated area at controlled room temperature (15-25°C). Keep away from strong oxidizing agents and heat sources.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Identification (IR)	Conforms
Assay (GC or HPLC)	≥ 98.0%
Acid Value	≤ 1.0 mg KOH/g
Peroxide Value	≤ 5.0 meq/kg
Water Content (KF)	≤ 0.1%
Heavy Metals (as Pb)	≤ 10 ppm

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.