Term Name:	3-phenylpropionate metabolic process
Synonyms:	3-phenylpropionate metabolism, hydrocinnamic acid metabolic process, hydrocinnamic acid metabolism, phenylpropanoate metabolic process, phenylpropanoate metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving 3-phenylpropionate, the anion of phenylpropanoic acid. It is produced from putrefaction of proteins in soil or breakdown of several constituents of plants, such as lignin, various oils and resins.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0018962]    QuickGO    AmiGO