Name(s) | methyl caprylate |
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Scientific name(s) | |
Formula | C9H18O2 |
Molecular mass | 158.241 |
IUPAC name | methyl octanoate |
INCHI | InChI=1S/C9H18O2/c1-3-4-5-6-7-8-9(10)11-2/h3-8H2,1-2H3 |
SMILE | CCCCCCCC(=O)OC |
CAS ID | 111-11-5 |
PubChem ID | 8091 |
DrugBank ID | Not available |
CHEBI ID | Not available |
Description | Methyl caprylate is a flavouring agent. Present in many fruits, e.g. apple, apricot, grape, blackberry, cherimoya etc. It is also found in tea, chinese cinnamon and pepper (spice). |
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