The molecule is an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde that is octa-2,7-dienal which is substituted by a hydroxy group at position 8, methyl groups at positions 2 and 6, and in which both double bonds have E configuration. It is an enol, an alpha,beta-unsaturated aldehyde and a terpenoid.
(2E,7E)-8-hydroxy-2,6-dimethylocta-2,7-dienal