NOAEL Data Cosmetic Ingredient

Glycerol tributyrate

Also known as: 4-02-00-00799, BRN 1714746, Butyric acid triester with glycerin, EINECS 200-451-5, FEMA No. 2223 (+4 more)

CAS 60-01-5

Glycerol tributyrate (CAS 60-01-5) is a chemical substance. Key regulatory status: 3 regulatory/inventory lists, cosmetic ingredient cross-reference; source data from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat.

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SOURCE noael studies public
NOAEL studies
29
SOURCE chemical inventory jurisdictions
Regulatory lists
3
SOURCE eu clp annex vi
GHS signal
Not classified

Chemical Identity

CAS, identifiers, formula, and alternate names for the matched substance record.

SOURCE DSSTox identifiers 15 fields
Name
Glycerol tributyrate
CAS Number
60-01-5
DTXSID
DTXSID4052267
Molecular Formula
C15H26O6
InChI Key
UYXTWWCETRIEDR-UHFFFAOYSA-N
Monoisotopic Mass
302.172939
Synonyms
4-02-00-00799BRN 1714746Butyric acid triester with glycerinEINECS 200-451-5FEMA No. 22231,2,3-Propanetriyl tributanoateTributyrinineTributyrl glycerideUNII-S05LZ624MF

Functional Uses

Industrial and product-use categories associated with this substance.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
Flavouring and nutrientSolvent

Regulatory Lists

Inventory, screening, and regulatory list matches from public chemical databases.

SOURCE EPA CPDat 3 records
ListKeywordSource
food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019)FDAUnited States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
EuropeEuropean CommissionFl@vis
Canada; pharmaceuticalDrugBankDrugBank

NOAEL Studies

Toxicology endpoints rendered from public NOAEL study rows.

SOURCE NOAEL studies Showing 29 of 29 studies
ValueUnitEndpointRouteSpeciesSource
S05LZ624MFUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
S05LZ624MFUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
S05LZ624MFUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
S05LZ624MFUNIIFDA UNII substance identifier--openFDA substances
=3200mg/kg bwLD50oralRatNTP_ICE_acute_oral
=50mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
=50mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: gavageRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=50mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: gavageRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=125mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
=125mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: gavageRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=125mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: gavageRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>219mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
>219mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: unspecifiedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>219mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: unspecifiedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>300mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
>300mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>300mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=340mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
=340mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: drinking waterRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
=340mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: drinking waterRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>1000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
>1000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: gavageRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>1000mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: gavageRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>1450mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
>1450mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: drinking waterRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>1450mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: drinking waterRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>2500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoralRatToxValDB_EFSA
>2500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx
>2500mg/kg bw/dayNOAELoral: feedRatEFSA_OpenFoodTox_EFSA_ReferencePoints.xlsx

Showing 29 of 29 studies

Cosmetic Safety Profile

Same-CAS cosmetic ingredient record for cross-vertical context.

SOURCE CosIng / Ingredients DB
EU Status
permitted
Max
-
Category
Emollient
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Pharmaceutical Data

Same-CAS pharmaceutical records from drug and bioactivity sources.

SOURCE EMBL-EBI ChEMBL TRIBUTYRIN
ChEMBL Phase
1
Adverse Events
3
Bioactivity
2
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Food Safety Data

Same-CAS food additive, ADI, and GRAS records where available.

SOURCE EFSA / FDA GRAS 1 records

1 food-safety record found.

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Cannabis Data

Same-CAS cannabis compliance and lab records where available.

SOURCE Cannabis regulatory / lab data efsa substances

1 cannabis record found in efsa substances.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NOAEL for Glycerol tributyrate?

Glycerol tributyrate has 29 NOAEL studies in the database. The lowest reported value is S05LZ624MF UNII. Source: openFDA substances.

What regulatory lists include Glycerol tributyrate?

Glycerol tributyrate appears on 3 regulatory/inventory lists including food_additive; Substances Added to Food (formerly EAFUS) (2/2019), Europe, Canada; pharmaceutical. Source: EPA CPDat.

Is Glycerol tributyrate used in cosmetics?

Yes, Glycerol tributyrate is also indexed as a cosmetic ingredient under the name Glyceryl Tributyrate. View the full cosmetic safety profile on the ingredient page for detailed safety data, SCCS opinions, and regulatory status.

Where does the safety data for Glycerol tributyrate come from?

Safety data is sourced from EPA ToxValDB, EPA CPDat, EPA DSSTox, CosIng / Ingredients DB, ChEMBL / DailyMed, EFSA / FDA GRAS, cannabis regulatory/lab databases. All data traces to primary regulatory sources and is updated from official government databases.

Is Glycerol tributyrate used outside industrial chemicals?

Glycerol tributyrate also appears in cosmetics, pharmaceutical, food safety, cannabis databases.