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octanoate

CHEBI:CHEBI_25646

Definition

A straight-chain saturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of octanoic acid (caprylic acid); believed to block adipogenesis.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C8H15O2
Molecular Mass
143.204
Charge
-1
SMILES
C(CCCCCC)C(=O)[O-]
InChI
InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)/p-1
InChIKey
WWZKQHOCKIZLMA-UHFFFAOYSA-M

Alternative Names

  • 1-heptanecarboxylate
  • caprilate
  • caprylate
  • CH3-[CH2]6-COO(-)
  • n-caprylate
  • n-octanoate
  • n-octoate
  • n-octylate
  • octanoate
  • octanoic acid, ion(1-)
  • octylate

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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UM-BBD_compID:c0047
core#notation
CHEBI:25646

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Additional Attributes

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