The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of ricinoleic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a hydroxy fatty acid anion, a long-chain fatty acid anion and a monounsaturated fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a ricinoleic acid.
(Z,12R)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate