SMILES: CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC(C(=O)O)O
Description: The molecule is a long-chain fatty acid that is stearic (octadecanoic) acid substituted at position 2 by a hydroxy group. It has a role as a human metabolite. It is a 2-hydroxy fatty acid and a hydroxyoctadecanoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 2-hydroxyoctadecanoate.