Each compound has different characteristics, and only by selecting the characteristics of the compound suitable for a specific situation can the compound be applied on a large scale. 538-23-8, name is Propane-1,2,3-triyl trioctanoate, This compound has unique chemical properties. The synthetic route is as follows., Safety of Propane-1,2,3-triyl trioctanoate
A mixture of two types of medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides (C8:0: tricaprilin and C10:0: tricaprin) is commercially available, and it can be used as a reaction material. Thus, this mixed medium-chain triglyceride was prepared at a ratio of 1 : 1 as a reagent. Then, two types of medium-chain fatty acid ester forms were synthesized in hexane from a free astaxanthin. That is to say, 2 mg of a free astaxanthin (manufactured by Sigma), 300 mg of tricaprilin and 300 mg of tricaprin were placed in a brown glass bottle. Twelve ml of n-hexane was added thereto, and three hundred mg of immobilized lipase prepared by the method described in the example of lipase immobilization and 30 muL of water were further added thereto and stirred fully afterwards. Thereafter, while stirring, reaction was carried out at 45C. Three days later, the reaction product was taken out, and the composition ratio of astaxanthin was analyzed by HPLC. As a result, the composition ratio was 81.4% astaxanthin, 9.5% C8 monoester, 9.1% C10 monoester, and less than 1% diester.
Chemical properties determine the actual use. Each compound has specific chemical properties and uses. We look forward to more synthetic routes in the future to expand reaction routes of 538-23-8.
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