TCI G0088 Trimyristin is a triacylglycerol composed of glycerol esterified with three myristic acid chains. The compound is widely known among organic chemistry instructors because it is the principal component of nutmeg seed fat, which makes it a classic material for natural product isolation experiments. Beyond the teaching context, Trimyristin serves as a model lipid and a reference material in fat analysis, helping researchers study the behaviour of saturated medium-chain triglycerides against a fully defined structural background.
The advantage of Trimyristin lies in its uniform structural purity, which yields solid white crystals with consistent thermal behaviour. The saturated myristate chains give it better oxidative stability than unsaturated triglycerides, while its insolubility in water combined with ready solubility in non-polar organic solvents makes recrystallisation and repeated purification straightforward. The material also melts at a reasonable process temperature, so it is well suited for use as a solid fat matrix in carrier particle preparation experiments and in studies of fat crystal formation.
Educational and research laboratories in Indonesia make use of Trimyristin in undergraduate organic chemistry practicals, where the isolation of a natural product from nutmeg fat is a standard exercise, and in research settings where a well-defined saturated triglyceride is needed as a comparison or starting material. Its predictable behaviour and defined structure make it a dependable choice for teaching laboratories and analytical work alike.
- Natural product isolation practicals — as the principal component of nutmeg seed fat, it lets students extract, recrystallise and characterise a real natural product with a fully defined structure.
- Model lipid studies — its single, uniform triacylglycerol structure provides a clean background for investigating how saturated medium-chain triglycerides behave under controlled experimental conditions.
- Reference material in fat analysis — the defined myristate composition makes it a dependable comparison standard when characterising or identifying triglycerides in analytical work.
- Lipid carrier particle preparation — because it melts at a reasonable process temperature and stays solid at ambient conditions, it works well as a solid fat matrix for carrier particle experiments.
- Fat crystallisation studies — its consistent thermal behaviour and uniform structural purity allow reproducible observation of crystal nucleation and growth in solid fat systems.
| Brand | TCI |
|---|---|
| CAS number | 555-45-3 |
| Molecular formula | — |
| Purity | — |
| Category | Life Science > Biochemicals and Reagents > Lipids |
| Pack sizes | available in standard TCI catalogue pack sizes; please confirm the required quantity when ordering |
| Physical form | white crystalline solid |
| Storage | store in a closed container in a cool, dry place away from heat and direct sunlight |
Keep Trimyristin in its original tightly closed container and store it in a cool, dry place away from heat sources, direct sunlight and ignition sources. Glass or chemically compatible plastic containers with secure closures are suitable, and containers should be resealed promptly after use to limit moisture uptake and contamination. Although the saturated myristate chains give the material good oxidative stability, prolonged exposure to warm or humid conditions should still be avoided. Handle in a well-ventilated area using standard laboratory protective equipment, including a laboratory coat, safety glasses and gloves, and avoid generating dust when weighing the solid. Wash hands after handling, and dispose of residues and contaminated materials in accordance with applicable laboratory waste procedures.
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