The molecule is a monocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid in which one of the methyl hydrogens is replaced by a methoxy group. It has a role as a human xenobiotic metabolite, an apoptosis inducer, a mutagen and an antineoplastic agent. It is a monocarboxylic acid and an ether. It derives from an acetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a methoxyacetate.
2-methoxyacetic acid