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4-methoxyphenylacetic acid

Term ID
CHEBI:55501
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.
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Phenotype
Phenotype resulting from 4-methoxyphenylacetic acid
Phenotype where environments contain 4-methoxyphenylacetic acid
Phenotype modified by environments containing 4-methoxyphenylacetic acid
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