SMILES: CCCCC(C(=O)[O-])O
Description: The molecule is a hydroxy fatty acid anion which is obtained by deprotonation of the carboxy group of 2-hydroxyhexanoic acid. It has a role as an animal metabolite. It is a 2-hydroxy fatty acid anion and a medium-chain fatty acid anion. It is a conjugate base of a 2-hydroxyhexanoic acid.