monocaprylate

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English

Etymology

From mono- +‎ caprylate.

Noun

monocaprylate (plural monocaprylates)

  1. (organic chemistry) Any compound that contains a single caprylate group or ion
    • 2015 June 23, In-hwan Baek et al., “Design of a gelatin microparticle-containing self-microemulsifying formulation for enhanced oral bioavailability of dutasteride”, in Drug Design, Development and Therapy, volume 9, →DOI:
      Capryol 90 (propylene glycol monocaprylate) and Transcutol HP (purified diethylene glycol monoethyl ether) were kindly donated by Gattefosse.