The molecule is a member of the class of phenylacetic acids that is the 4-O-methyl ether of (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid. It has a role as a metabolite. It is an aromatic ether, a member of phenols and a member of phenylacetic acids. It derives from a (3,4-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid.
2-(3-hydroxy-4-methoxyphenyl)acetic acid