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Hexanoate vs Caproate - What's the difference?

hexanoate | caproate |

In organic chemistry terms the difference between hexanoate and caproate

is that hexanoate is any salt or ester of hexanoic acid while caproate is a hexanoate.

hexanoate

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) Any salt or ester of hexanoic acid

    • caproate

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (organic chemistry) A hexanoate.