The molecule is an apo carotenoid triterpenoid that is 4,4'-diapolycopene in which one of the terminal methyl groups has been replaced by a carboxy group. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite. It is an apo carotenoid triterpenoid and an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. It derives from a 4,4'-diapolycopene. It is a conjugate acid of a 4,4'-diapolycopen-4-oate.
(2E,4E,6E,8E,10E,12E,14E,16E,18E,20E)-2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosa-2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20,22-undecaenoic acid