The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid that is (9E)-octadec-9-enoic (elaidic) acid carrying a hydroxy substituent at position 12. It is a hydroxy fatty acid, a long-chain fatty acid and a hydroxy monounsaturated fatty acid. It derives from an elaidic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (9E)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate.
(E)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid