n-octane metabolic process

Term ID

GO:0018939

Synonyms

• n-octane metabolism

Definition

The chemical reactions and pathways involving n-octane, the 8 carbon straight chain alkane used in organic syntheses, calibrations, and azeotropic distillations. It is a common component of gasoline and other petroleum products and the engine fuel antiknocking properties of an isomer of n-octane are used as a comparative standard in the Octane Rating System.

References

• UM-BBD_pathwayID:oct

Ontology

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