The molecule is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that is deca-2,4-dienoic acid substituted by a hydroxy group at position 8 (the 2E,4Z stereoisomer). It is a medium-chain fatty acid, a straight-chain fatty acid, an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid and a hydroxy polyunsaturated fatty acid.
(2E,4Z)-8-hydroxydeca-2,4-dienoic acid