The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid that is (E)-penta-2,4-dienoic acid substituted by a 1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl group at position 5. It has been isolated from black pepper (Piper nigrum). It has a role as a plant metabolite. It is a member of benzodioxoles and an alpha,beta-unsaturated monocarboxylic acid. It derives from an (E)-penta-2,4-dienoic acid.
(2E,4E)-5-(1,3-benzodioxol-5-yl)penta-2,4-dienoic acid