The molecule is a 3-hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3-hydroxylauric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a medium-chain fatty acid anion and a 3-hydroxy fatty acid anion. It derives from a dodecanoate. It is a conjugate base of a 3-hydroxylauric acid.
3-hydroxydodecanoate