The molecule is an alpha,omega-dicarboxylic acid that is dodecane in which the methyl groups have been oxidised to the corresponding carboxylic acids. It has a role as an EC 1.1.1.1 (alcohol dehydrogenase) inhibitor and a human metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a dodecanedioate(2-). It derives from a hydride of a dodecane.
dodecanedioic acid