OBO ID: CHEBI:17120
Term Name: hexanoate Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • 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
Definition: A short-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of hexanoic acid (also known as caproic acid).
References:
  • Beilstein:3601453
  • CAS:151-33-7
  • ECMDB:ECMDB21229
  • Gmelin:326340
  • KEGG:C01585
  • MetaCyc:HEXANOATE
Ontology: ChEBI  ( EBI )
PHENOTYPE No data available