The molecule is a dihydroxyphenylacetic acid having the two hydroxy substituents at the 2- and 5-positions. It has a role as a human metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is a dihydroxyphenylacetic acid and a member of hydroquinones. It derives from a phenylacetic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a homogentisate.
2-(2,5-dihydroxyphenyl)acetic acid