The molecule is an unsaturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of trans-2-dodecenoic acid obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is an unsaturated fatty acid anion and a medium-chain fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a trans-2-dodecenoic acid.
(E)-dodec-2-enoate