The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of (3R,6S)-6-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanoic acid, arising from deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a conjugate base of a (3R,6S)-6-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanoic acid.
(3R,6S)-6-hydroxy-3,7-dimethyloctanoate