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hexanoate

CHEBI:CHEBI_17120

Definition

A short-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of hexanoic acid (also known as caproic acid).

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C6H11O2
Molecular Mass
115.15034
Charge
-1
SMILES
CCCCCC([O-])=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)/p-1
InChIKey
FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Alternative Names

  • 1-hexanoate
  • 1-pentacarboxylate
  • 1-pentanecarboxylate
  • butylacetate
  • caproate
  • capronate
  • CH3-[CH2]4-COO(-)
  • hexanoate
  • hexoate
  • hexylate
  • n-caproate
  • n-hexanoate
  • n-hexoate
  • n-hexylate
  • nPnCO2 anion
  • pentanecarboxylate
  • pentylformate

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

oboInOwl#hasDbXref
MetaCyc:HEXANOATE
core#notation
CHEBI:17120

Additional References

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Additional Attributes

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