SMILES: C(CCC(=O)[O-])CCO
Description: The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion and the conjugate base of 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid, formed by deprotonation of the carboxylic acid group. It is a medium-chain fatty acid anion and an omega-hydroxy fatty acid anion. It derives from a hexanoate. It is a conjugate base of a 6-hydroxyhexanoic acid.