The molecule is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 17-methyloctadecanoic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a branched-chain saturated fatty acid anion, a long-chain fatty acid anion and a methyl-branched fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 17-methyloctadecanoic acid.
17-methyloctadecanoate