The molecule is a retinoid that consists of all-trans-retinoic acid bearing two hydroxy substituents at positions 4 and 16. It is a retinoid, a dihydroxy monocarboxylic acid and a secondary allylic alcohol. It derives from an all-trans-retinoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of an all-trans-4,16-dihydroxyretinoate.
(2E,4E,6E,8E)-9-[3-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid