The molecule is a retinoid that is all-trans-retinoic acid which has been hydroxylated at the 4-pro-S position and at the 16 position. It is a retinoid, a monocarboxylic acid, a primary alcohol and a secondary allylic alcohol. It derives from an all-trans-4-hydroxyretinoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a (4S)-4,16-dihydroxyretinoate.
(2E,4E,6E,8E)-9-[(3S,6S)-3-hydroxy-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2,6-dimethylcyclohexen-1-yl]-3,7-dimethylnona-2,4,6,8-tetraenoic acid