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GO: Biological Process
n-octane metabolic process
- Term ID
- GO:0018939
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- 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
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- UM-BBD_pathwayID:oct
- Ontology
- GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO
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