10-Hydroxydecanoic acid is a specialized saturated fatty acid that is a minor constituent of royal jelly. It was discovered in 1957. The enzyme omega-hydroxydecanoate dehydrogenase is capable of oxidising the hydroxy group to give the corresponding aldehyde:
See also Myrmicacin (3-hydroxydecanoic acid) Queen bee acid (10-hydroxydecenoic acid)
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