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