An object of the present invention is to provide an ester-based lubricating base oil for a fluid bearing that has a high viscosity index and excellent evaporation resistance, hydrolytic stability, and low-temperature fluidity. The present invention relates to a lubricating base oil for a fluid bearing containing a compound represented by general formula (1): wherein R1 represents a linear C2-C16 alkyl group, m represents an integer of 2 to 10, and n represents an integer of 4 to 14.