Used primarily as a model lipid in biochemical and metabolic studies, this compound helps researchers investigate lipase enzyme activity and lipid digestion mechanisms. Its structure mimics natural triglycerides, making it valuable in assays to measure enzymatic hydrolysis in vitro. It is also employed in the development and testing of analytical methods for lipid metabolism, including mass spectrometry and chromatography techniques. Due to its defined acyl chain composition, it serves as a standard in lipidomics research.