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

plural of octanoyl

reaction with octanoic acid (to form an octanoate)

reacted with octanoic acid

(organic chemistry) To cause or to undergo octanoylation

(organic chemistry) The N-octanoyl derivative of carnitine

(biochemistry) Any transferase that transfers octanoyl groups

plural of octanoyltransferase