The molecule is an apo carotenoid triterpenoid compound consisting of 8'-apo-beta-carotene having an aldehyde group in the 8'-position and an (R)-hydroxy substituent at the 3-position. It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is an enal and an apo carotenoid triterpenoid.
(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E)-17-[(4R)-4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-2,6,11,15-tetramethylheptadeca-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16-octaenal