Trimyristin
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 22, 2025.
Excipient (pharmacologically inactive substance)
What is it?
Trimyristin, C45H86O6, is a saturated fat with a white to yellow-gray appearance. Trimyristin can be extracted from nutmeg seeds. There are three major other natural sources of trimyristin -- coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and babassu oil. Presently, the main use of trimyristin is for research and development as a laboratory reagent.[1]
Some examples of medications containing Trimyristin
References
- Trimyristin, C45H86O6, is a saturated fat with a white to yellow-gray appearance. Trimyristin can be extracted from nutmeg seeds. There are three major other natural sources of trimyristin -- coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and babassu oil. Presently, the main use of trimyristin is for research and development as a laboratory reagent.[1]
Further information
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