The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of (9E)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a long-chain fatty acid anion and a hydroxy monounsaturated fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a (9E)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid.
(E)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate