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
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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.
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Ontology: |
ChEBI
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EBI
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