methyl caprate

methyl caprate

[′meth·əl ′ka‚prāt] (organic chemistry) CH3(CH2)8COOCH3 A colorless, combustible liquid with a boiling point of 244°C; soluble in alcohol and ether; used in the manufacture of detergents, stabilizers, plasticizers, textiles, and lubricants. Also known as methyl decanoate.