caprylate

noun

cap·​ry·​late ˈkap-rə-ˌlāt How to pronounce caprylate (audio)
: a salt or ester of caprylic acid

called also octanoate

see sodium caprylate

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“Caprylate.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/caprylate. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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