What is another word for tributyrin?
Pronunciation: [tɹˈɪbjuːtˌɪɹɪn] (IPA) 
Tributyrin is a compound made up of three butyrate molecules. Butyric acid triester is a synonym for tributyrin, a colorless liquid with a faint odor and a characteristic sweet taste. It is commonly utilized in the food industry as a flavoring agent for various food items. It is also used in the pharmaceutical industry as a delivery vehicle for drugs to the colon. Butyrin, butyrate triacylglycerol, or glyceryl tributyrate are additional synonyms for the compound tributyrin. These synonyms can be used interchangeably in literature, research, and academic settings.
