Term Name: 4-methoxyphenylacetic acid
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 )

Relationships
is a type of: monocarboxylic acid monomethoxybenzene
has_role: Aspergillus metabolite plant growth retardant plant metabolite