Triheptanoin

Triheptanoin (CAS 620-67-7), also known as glycerol triheptanoate, is a synthetic triglyceride composed of three heptanoic acid chains esterified to a glycerol backbone.

Where is Triheptanoin used?

• Cosmetics and personal care: emollient, skin-conditioning agent and carrier for controlled lipid delivery and oxidative stability
• Serums, sunscreens and color cosmetics: lightweight, non-greasy skin feel
• Solvent for UV filters and oil-soluble actives
• Pharmaceuticals: carrier oil in topical drug delivery and medium-chain triglyceride alternative in oral and parenteral nutrition research
• Food and nutraceuticals: structured lipid for metabolic studies and specialised clinical nutrition products
• Its oxidative stability relative to unsaturated oils makes it a carrier in sensitive formulations with long shelf-life requirements.

Good to know: Pharmaceutical supply is typically aligned to GMP manufacturing standards. Packaging ranges from small quantities for R&D use to bulk drums for commercial production.

Commercial specifications

• Packaging from small R&D quantities to bulk drums