The molecule is an apo carotenoid monoterpenoid that is alpha-ionone with a hydroxy substituent at position 3. It is an enone, a methyl ketone, a secondary alcohol and an apo carotenoid monoterpenoid. It derives from an alpha-ionone.
(E)-4-(4-hydroxy-2,6,6-trimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-yl)but-3-en-2-one