The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid that is (9Z)-octadec-9-enoic (oleic) acid carrying a hydroxy substituent at position 12. It is a hydroxy fatty acid, a long-chain fatty acid, a hydroxy monounsaturated fatty acid, a homoallylic alcohol and a secondary alcohol. It derives from an oleic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (9Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoate.
(Z)-12-hydroxyoctadec-9-enoic acid