The molecule is an omega-hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 3,12-dihydroxylauric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is an omega-hydroxy fatty acid anion and a medium-chain fatty acid anion. It derives from a dodecanoate. It is a conjugate base of a 3,12-dihydroxylauric acid.
3,12-dihydroxydodecanoate