Of or pertaining to caprylic acid or its derivatives; octanoic.

(organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of caprylic acid

plural of caprylate

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) Synonym of octyl

(organic chemistry) A fatty acid, CH₃(CH₂)₆COOH, obtained from butter and other animal fats, and used in the manufacture of perfumes and flavours.

(organic chemistry, especially in combination) The univalent radical derived from caprylic acid by loss of the hydroxy group; octanoyl

plural of capryloyl

(organic chemistry) octanal

(organic chemistry) A glyceride (especially the triglyceride) of caprylic acid

(oganic chemistry) The univalent radical CH₃(CH₂)₆CO- derived from caprylic acid