Term Name: | 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol metabolic process |
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Synonyms: | 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol metabolism |
Definition: | The chemical reactions and pathways involving 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, an aromatic compound which is an intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including the biosynthesis of patulin, a toxin and antiviral agent produced by some moulds such as Penicillium patulinum. |
Ontology: | GO: Biological Process [GO:0018921] QuickGO AmiGO |