The molecule is a trans-2,3-unsaturated fatty aldehyde that is (E)-dodec-2-ene in which the allylic methyl group has been oxidised to the corresponding aldehyde. It has a role as an anthelminthic drug, a plant metabolite and an antibacterial agent. It is a trans-2,3-unsaturated fatty aldehyde and a long-chain fatty aldehyde. It derives from a hydride of a trans-2-dodecene.
(E)-dodec-2-enal