3-hydroxyoctanoate

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A 3-hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3-hydroxyoctanoic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3.
Aliases
  • 3-hydroxycaprylate
  • 3-hydroxyoctanoate
  • beta-hydroxycaprylate
  • beta-hydroxyoctanoate