Tristearin (Glycerol tristearate) is a triglyceride derived from three units of stearic acid. It is a commonly used solid-lipid nanoparticle (SLN) component for constructing drug delivery carriers. Tristearin increases the cellular uptake rate of carried drugs, thereby enhancing drug efficacy.
- Triglyceride derived from three units of stearic acid
- Commonly used solid-lipid nanoparticle (SLN) component
- Increases cellular uptake rate of carried drugs
- Enhances drug efficacy
- Molecular weight: 891.48
- Chemical formula: C57H110O6
- Appearance: white to off-white solid
- Initial source: plants
- For research use only