The molecule is a retinoid that is all-trans-retinol in which the hydrogens at position 4 have been replaced by an oxo group. It has a role as an antineoplastic agent. It is a retinoid, a cyclic ketone, an enone and a primary allylic alcohol. It derives from an all-trans-retinol.
3-[(1E,3E,5E,7E)-9-hydroxy-3,7-dimethylnona-1,3,5,7-tetraenyl]-2,4,4-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one