Term Name: n-octane metabolic process
Synonyms: n-octane metabolism
Definition: 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.
Ontology: GO: Biological Process [GO:0018939]    QuickGO    AmiGO

Relationships
is a type of: alkane metabolic process xenobiotic metabolic process
has subtype: n-octane oxidation