The molecule is an omega-hydroxy fatty acid that is trans-undec-2-enoic acid in which one of the hydrogens attached to the terminal methyl group is replaced by a hydroxy group. It is an omega-hydroxy fatty acid, a medium-chain fatty acid, an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, a straight-chain fatty acid and a hydroxy monounsaturated fatty acid. It derives from a trans-undec-2-enoic acid.
(E)-11-hydroxyundec-2-enoic acid