The molecule is an (omega-1)-hydroxy fatty acid that is (11R)-11-hydroxylauric acid in which the 3-pro-R hydrogen is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is an (omega-1)-hydroxy fatty acid, a 3-hydroxy carboxylic acid, a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a medium-chain fatty acid. It derives from an (11R)-11-hydroxylauric acid.
(3R,11R)-3,11-dihydroxydodecanoic acid