The molecule is a 3-oxo monocarboxylic acid that is 3-oxopent-4-enoic acid substituted at position 5 by a 4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl group. It is a 3-oxo monocarboxylic acid, an enone, a member of phenols and an aromatic ether. It derives from a cinnamic acid.
(E)-5-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-3-oxopent-4-enoic acid