The molecule is an omega-hydroxy-long-chain fatty acid anion resulting from the deprotonation of the carboxy group of (9Z)-16-hydroxyhexadec-9-enoic acid. The major species at pH 7.3. It is an omega-hydroxy-long-chain fatty acid anion and a monounsaturated fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a (9Z)-16-hydroxyhexadec-9-enoic acid.
(Z)-16-hydroxyhexadec-9-enoate