The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of (R)-2-hydroxy-alpha-linolenic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a long-chain fatty acid anion, a (2R)-2-hydroxy fatty acid anion and a hydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acid anion. It derives from an alpha-linolenate. It is a conjugate base of a (R)-2-hydroxy-alpha-linolenic acid.
(2R,9Z,12Z,15Z)-2-hydroxyoctadeca-9,12,15-trienoate