The molecule is a long-chain fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 9,10-dihydroxystearic acid, obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is a long-chain fatty acid anion and a hydroxy fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 9,10-dihydroxyoctadecanoic acid.
9,10-dihydroxyoctadecanoate