CAPRYLIC-ACID

Structure

2D structure of CAPRYLIC-ACID
2D structure
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3D model

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Names and identifiers

Name

CAPRYLIC-ACID

Also reported as

OCTYLIC-ACID

IUPAC name

octanoic acid

SMILES

CCCCCCCC(=O)O

General information

Molecular formula

C8H16O2

Molecular weight

144.21 g/mol

Monoisotopic mass

144.1150 Da

Classification

Pathway:
Superclass:
Class:
Glycoside:
No

Chemical classification: NPClassifier (Kim et al., 2021)

Plants with the compound

Plant Plant part Amount Reference
Iris germanica L. rhizome -
Duke, James A. 1992. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.
Mentha spicata L. - -
Guenther, E., The Essential Oils, 6 volumes, D. van Nostrand, New York, 1948-1952.
Rubus idaeus L. subsp. idaeus fruit -
Duke, James A. 1992. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.
Sambucus nigra L. seed -
Duke, James A. 1992. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.
Spartium junceum L. flower -
Duke, James A. 1992. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.
Viola odorata L. leaf -
Duke, James A. 1992. Handbook of phytochemical constituents of GRAS herbs and other economic plants. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press.