The molecule is a hydroxy saturated fatty acid anion that is the conjugate base of 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic 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 saturated fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 12-hydroxyoctadecanoic acid.
12-hydroxyoctadecanoate