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octanoate ester

CHEBI:CHEBI_87657

Definition

Any fatty acid ester in which the carboxylic acid component is octanoic acid (caprylic acid).

Chemical Information

Molecular Formula
C8H15O2R
Molecular Mass
143.10720
Charge
0
SMILES
C(CCCCCC)C(=O)O*

Alternative Names

  • an octanoate ester
  • caprylate ester
  • caprylate esters
  • octanoate esters
  • octanoic acid ester
  • octanoic acid esters

Drug Classification

Important Medical Information

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Additional Identifiers

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PMID:23383323
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CHEBI:87657

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