n-octane metabolic process
id: GO:0018939
name: n-octane metabolic process
namespace: biological_process
type: go
obsolete: False
Description: The chemical reactions and pathways involving n-octane, the 8 carbon straight chain alkane used in organic syntheses, calibrations, and azeotropic distillations. It is a common component of gasoline and other petroleum products and the engine fuel antiknocking properties of an isomer of n-octane are used as a comparative standard in the Octane Rating System.
Child Functions
id | name |
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GO:0019498 | n-octane oxidation |
Parent Functions
id | name |
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GO:0006805 | xenobiotic metabolic process |
GO:0043446 | cellular alkane metabolic process |