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hexanoic acid

CHEBI:CHEBI_30776

Definition

A C6, straight-chain saturated fatty acid.

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C6H12O2
Molecular Mass
116.15830
Charge
0
SMILES
CCCCCC(O)=O
InChI
InChI=1S/C6H12O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6(7)8/h2-5H2,1H3,(H,7,8)
InChIKey
FUZZWVXGSFPDMH-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Alternative Names

  • 1-hexanoic acid
  • 1-pentanecarboxylic acid
  • 6:0
  • butylacetic acid
  • C6:0
  • caproic acid
  • capronic acid
  • CH3-[CH2]4-COOH
  • Hexanoate
  • hexanoic acid
  • Hexanoic acid
  • HEXANOIC ACID
  • hexoic acid
  • Hexylic acid
  • n-Caproic acid
  • n-hexanoic acid
  • n-hexoic acid
  • n-hexylic acid
  • Pentanecarboxylic acid
  • pentiformic acid
  • pentylformic acid

Treatment Applications

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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YMDB:YMDB01424
core#notation
CHEBI:30776

Additional References

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