The molecule is a C85 alpha-mycolic acid produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis having a C58 meromycolic chain with one cis cyclopropyl function, one methoxy function and one methyl subsituent, and a saturated C24 alpha-branch. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite and an allergen. It is a mycolic acid and a hydroxy fatty acid.
(2R)-2-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-15-[2-(20-methoxy-21-methylnonatriacontyl)cyclopropyl]pentadecyl]hexacosanoic acid