The molecule is an omega-hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3,18-dihydroxyoctadecano (3,18-dihydroxystearic 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 derives from an octadecanoate. It is a conjugate base of a 3,18-dihydroxyoctadecanoic acid.
3,18-dihydroxyoctadecanoate