The molecule is a leukotriene anion that is the conjugate base of 12-oxo-6-trans-leukotriene B4, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxylic acid function; major species at pH 7.3. It is a leukotriene anion, a hydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acid anion, a long-chain fatty acid anion and an oxo fatty acid anion. It derives from a 6-trans-leukotriene B4(1-). It is a conjugate base of a 12-oxo-6-trans-leukotriene B4.
(5S,6E,8E,10E,14Z)-5-hydroxy-12-oxoicosa-6,8,10,14-tetraenoate