The molecule is a member of the class of indole-3-acetic acids in which the hydrogen at position 5 of indole-3-acetic acid has been replaced by a methoxy group. It has a role as a Brassica napus metabolite, a human urinary metabolite, an antibacterial agent, a marine xenobiotic metabolite, a carcinogenic agent and a rat metabolite. It is a member of indole-3-acetic acids and an aromatic ether.
2-(5-methoxy-1H-indol-3-yl)acetic acid