The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 12,18-dihydroxyoctadecanoic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is an omega-hydroxy fatty acid anion and a long-chain fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 12,18-dihydroxyoctadecanoic acid.
12,18-dihydroxyoctadecanoate