methyl caproate

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methyl caproate [′meth·əl ′kap·rə‚wāt]

(organic chemistry)

CH₃(CH₂)₄COOCH₃Colorless liquid boiling at 150°C; soluble in alcohol and ether, insoluble in water; used as an intermediate to make caproic acid. Also known as methyl hexanoate.

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