Any saturated fatty acid anion lacking a carbon side-chain.
ChEBI ID: 58954
| Member | Definition | Role |
|---|---|---|
| caprylates | A straight-chain saturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of octanoic acid (caprylic acid); believed to block adipogenesis. | octanoate |
| valerates | A short-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of valeric acid; present in ester form as component of many steroid-based pharmaceuticals. | valerate |
| Timeframe | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs % |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2,420 (34.40) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 545 (7.75) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1,104 (15.69) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2,135 (30.35) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 831 (11.81) | 2.80 |
| Publication Type | Studies, Drugs in This Class (%) | All Drugs (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Trials | 394 (5.39%) | 5.53% |
| Reviews | 288 (3.94%) | 6.00% |
| Case Studies | 161 (2.20%) | 4.05% |
| Observational | 2 (0.03%) | 0.25% |
| Other | 6,467 (88.44%) | 84.16% |