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Comprehensive Deformulation Analysis of Tributyrin Powder for Animal Health & Nutrition Applications
A global Animal Health & Nutrition company developed a tributyrin-based powdered ingredient intended for use in animal nutrition formulations. As part of its supplier qualification and product quality assessment program, the client required an in-depth understanding of the actual composition of the commercial powder to verify ingredient consistency and support formulation development. Although the product specification indicated tributyrin as the key functional component, the client needed to confirm the presence and proportion of additional formulation components, such as carriers or processing aids, which could influence product performance, stability, and application characteristics in animal feed systems.
To comprehensively characterize the sample, our analytical team developed a customized deformulation strategy combining multiple complementary analytical techniques:
By integrating chemical, structural, elemental, and thermal analysis results, we generated a comprehensive composition profile of the tributyrin powder formulation.
The deformulation analysis identified tributyrin as the primary functional component, together with a significant inorganic carrier fraction and several minor related compounds. The major findings are summarized below:
| Component Identified | Estimated Content (wt.%) | Analytical Interpretation |
| Tributyrin | ~60% | Confirmed as the primary active ingredient in the formulation |
| Silica | ~35% | Identified as the major inorganic carrier material, likely used to improve powder flowability and handling properties |
| *** | ~0.2–0.3% | Minor organic acid component associated with tributyrin chemistry |
| Glyceryl Triisobutyrate | ~0.1–0.2% | Ester compound detected; ingredient description review recommended |
| 1-Monobutyrin | Trace level | Minor monoester related to triglyceride derivatives |
| Dibutyrin | Trace level | Minor diester compound related to tributyrin composition |
| Polyol Component | Trace level | Possible polyethylene glycol/polyol-related component requiring further confirmation |
Supporting Data (Selected Results)
Fig. 1. 1H-NMR result of the treated sample in CD3Cl.
Fig. 2. The XRF test result of sample.
Fig. 3. TGA result of the treated sample.
The deformulation analysis successfully resolved the client's uncertainty regarding the actual composition of the tributyrin powder used in animal nutrition formulations. By confirming the tributyrin content, identifying inorganic carrier system, and characterizing minor components, the analysis enabled the client to verify supplier compliance, ensure formulation accuracy, and establish a reliable reference profile for future quality control and product development activities.
Our comprehensive deformulation analysis services combine advanced analytical technologies and expert interpretation to identify unknown components, verify ingredient composition, and provide actionable insights for the animal health and nutrition industry.
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