3-Hydroxybenzoic acid
Created:
5/16/18
Submitted:
3/6/23
Published:
3/6/23
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3-hydroxybenzoic acid is a monohydroxybenzoic acid that is benzoic acid substituted by a hydroxy group at position 3. It has been isolated from Taxus baccata. It is used as an intermediate in the synthesis of plasticisers, resins, pharmaceuticals, etc. It has a role as a bacterial metabolite and a plant metabolite. It is functionally related to a benzoic acid. It is a conjugate acid of a 3-hydroxybenzoate.
