CAS 60-01-5 Dietary Supplement Tributyrin (Glyceryl Tributyrate) For Human And Animal Nutrition Product Description Description Tributyrin (Glyceryl tributyrate) is a triglyceride ester derived from glycerol and three butyric acid molecules. It is a clear, colorless to pale yellow, oily liquid with a characteristic odor. In nature, it is a minor component of butter. Its primary value lies in its role as a stable, tasteless precursor to butyric acid, a short-chain fatty acid