Term Name: | 4-methoxyphenylacetic acid |
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Synonyms: | (4-Methoxyphenyl)acetic acid, (p-Methoxyphenyl)acetic acid, 2-(p-Anisyl)acetic acid, 4-Methoxybenzeneacetic acid, Homoanisic acid, p-methoxy-alpha-toluic acid, p-Methoxyphenylacetic acid |
Definition: | A monocarboxylic acid that is phenylacetic acid carrying a 4-methoxy substituent. It is used as an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and other organic synthesis. It has been found to inhibit the germination of cress and lettuce seeds. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:55501] ( EBI ) |