The molecule is an oxo monocarboxylic acid that is 3,8,8-trichloroocta-2,4,7-trienoic acid substituted by a 4-chlorophenyl group at position 7, a hydroxy group at position 2 and an oxo group at position 6. It is a member of monochlorobenzenes, an oxo monocarboxylic acid and an enol. It is a conjugate acid of a 6-oxo-2-hydroxy-7-(4'-chlorophenyl)-3,8,8-trichloroocta-2E,4E,7E-trienoate.
(2E,4E)-3,8,8-trichloro-7-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-hydroxy-6-oxoocta-2,4,7-trienoic acid