The molecule is a hexadecenoic acid in which the double bond is located at position 6 (the Z-geoisomer). A major component of human sebaceous lipids that is involved in skin self-sterilisation and atopic dermatitis amelioration. It has a role as an antibacterial agent, an antipsoriatic and a metabolite. It is a conjugate acid of a sapienate.
(Z)-hexadec-6-enoic acid