The molecule is a retinoid that consists of benzoic acid substituted at position 4 by a 2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-5,6,7,8-tetrahydronaphthalen-2-yl)prop-1-en-1-yl group. It is a synthetic retinoid that acts as a selective agonist for the retinoic acid receptors (RAR). It has a role as an antineoplastic agent, a retinoic acid receptor agonist and a teratogenic agent. It is a member of benzoic acids, a retinoid and a member of naphthalenes.
4-[(E)-2-(5,5,8,8-tetramethyl-6,7-dihydronaphthalen-2-yl)prop-1-enyl]benzoic acid