The molecule is a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid that is the (5S,8R)-dihydroxy derivative of linoleic acid. It is an octadecanoid and a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid. It derives from a linoleic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 5(S),8(R)-DiHODE(1-).
(5S,8R,9Z,12Z)-5,8-dihydroxyoctadeca-9,12-dienoic acid