The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of (R)-2-hydroxylignoceric acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group. It is a very long-chain fatty acid anion and a (2R)-2-hydroxy fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a (R)-2-hydroxylignoceric acid.
(2R)-2-hydroxytetracosanoate