The molecule is a member of the class of monoterpene ketones that is octa-2,7-dien-4-one substituted at positions 2 and 6 by methyl and methylidene groups respectively. It has a role as a plant metabolite and an animal metabolite. It is an enone and a monoterpene ketone.
2-methyl-6-methylideneocta-2,7-dien-4-one