Molecule ID: 119389

IUPAC Name: octanoate

Description: The molecule is a straight-chain saturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of octanoic acid (caprylic acid); believed to block adipogenesis. It has a role as a human metabolite and a Saccharomyces cerevisiae metabolite. It is a fatty acid anion 8:0 and a straight-chain saturated fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of an octanoic acid.

SMILES: CCCCCCCC(=O)[O-]

SELFIES: [C][C][C][C][C][C][C][C][=Branch1][C][=O][O-1]

InChI: InChI=1S/C8H16O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8(9)10/h2-7H2,1H3,(H,9,10)/p-1

Molecular Properties:
- Polar Surface Area: 40.1 Ų
- LogP: 3.7