The molecule is a phthalic acid monoester resulting from the formal condensation of one of the carboxy groups of phthalic acid with the hydroxy group of benzyl alcohol. It is a major metabolite of the plasticiser butyl benzyl phthalate (BBP). It has a role as a xenoestrogen and a xenobiotic metabolite. It derives from a benzyl alcohol.
2-phenylmethoxycarbonylbenzoic acid