The molecule is a hydroperoxy fatty acid that is (5Z,9E,11Z,14Z,17Z)-icosapentaenoic acid in which the hydroperoxy group is located at position 8. It is a hydroperoxy fatty acid, a long-chain fatty acid and a polyunsaturated fatty acid. It derives from an all-cis-5,8,11,14,17-icosapentaenoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (5Z,9E,11Z,14Z,17Z)-8-hydroperoxyicosapentaenoate.
(5Z,9E,11Z,14Z,17Z)-8-hydroperoxyicosa-5,9,11,14,17-pentaenoic acid