The molecule is an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid that is (2E,4Z)-7-methyl-2,4-octadienoic acid carrying hydroxy and oxo substituents at positions 2 and 6 respectively. It is an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid, a 2-hydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a 6-oxo monocarboxylic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (2E,4Z)-2-hydroxy-7-methyl-6-oxo-2,4-octadienoate.
(2E,4Z)-2-hydroxy-7-methyl-6-oxoocta-2,4-dienoic acid