Medium-chain Triglycerides

73398-61-5

MEDIUM-CHAINTRIGLYCERIDE;Mixed decanoyl octanoyl glycerides;Decanoyl- and octanoyl glycerides;Einecs 277-452-2;Glycerin, mixed triester with caprylic acid and capric acid;Hot Sale Caprylic /Capric Triglycerides 99% CAS 73398-61-5;High-Quality Caprylic /Capric Triglycerides 99% CAS 73398-61-5;MCT Oil-1 ml(51)

Medium-chain triglycerides have been used in a variety of pharmaceutical formulations including oral, parenteral, and topical preparations.
In oral formulations, medium-chain triglycerides are used as the base for the preparation of oral emulsions, microemulsions, selfemulsifying systems, solutions, or suspensions of drugs that are unstable or insoluble in aqueous media, e.g. calciferol. Mediumchain triglycerides have also been investigated as intestinalabsorption enhancersand have additionally been used as a filler in capsules and sugar-coated tablets, and as a lubricant or antiadhesion agent in tablets.
In parenteral formulations, medium-chain triglycerides have similarly been used in the production of emulsions, solutions, or suspensions intended for intravenous administration.In rectal formulations, medium-chain triglycerides have been used in the preparation of suppositories containing labile materials.

C21H39O6-

387.53

Colorless to slightly yellowish oily liquid