The molecule is an omega-oxo fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 16-oxohexadecanoic acid, arising from the deprotonation of the carboxy group; major species at pH 7.3. It is an omega-oxo fatty acid anion, an aldehydic acid anion and a long-chain fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 16-oxohexadecanoic acid.
16-oxohexadecanoate