The molecule is a 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate that has S configuration. The conjugate base of (S)-2-hydroxystearic acid obtained via deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a conjugate base of a (S)-2-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid. It is an enantiomer of a (R)-2-hydroxyoctadecanoate.
(2S)-2-hydroxyoctadecanoate