The molecule is a monounsaturated fatty acid comprising dodecanoic acid having a trans-double bond at the 10-position and a 12-oxo group. It has a role as a plant hormone. It is a medium-chain fatty acid, a straight-chain fatty acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid and an oxo fatty acid. It derives from a trans-10-dodecenoic acid.
(E)-12-oxododec-10-enoic acid