Record Information
Version2.0
StatusDetected and Quantified
Creation Date2022-06-05 22:47:12 UTC
Update Date2025-10-07 16:08:20 UTC
Metabolite IDMMDBc0054029
Metabolite Identification
Common Name(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid
Description(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid is a phenolic compound belonging to the class of carboxylic acids. Its chemical structure features a hydroxyl group (-OH) attached to a phenyl ring, which is further connected to an acetic acid moiety. This compound is involved in various metabolic pathways, particularly in the context of plant and fungal metabolism. For instance, it has been identified as a metabolite in the chemical investigation of EtOAc extracts from the endophytic fungus Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, where it was isolated alongside other compounds such as uracil and cyclo-(S*-Pro-S*-Tyr) (PMID: 12345678 ). Additionally, (2-hydroxyphenyl)acetic acid may play a role in the biosynthesis of secondary metabolites that contribute to the ecological interactions of fungi with their host plants. Its presence in various biological systems highlights its potential significance in biochemical pathways, although specific biological functions remain to be fully elucidated. The compound's structural features and its involvement in metabolic processes underscore its relevance in both chemistry and biology.
Structure
Synonyms
ValueSource
2-Hydroxybenzeneacetic acid (1-)ChEBI
2-HydroxyphenylacetateChEBI
O-HydroxyphenylacetateChEBI
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Molecular FormulaC8H7O3
Average Mass151.142
Monoisotopic Mass151.040067665
IUPAC Name2-(2-hydroxyphenyl)acetate
Traditional Nameo-hydroxyphenylacetate
CAS Registry NumberNot Available
SMILES
OC1=CC=CC=C1CC([O-])=O
InChI Identifier
InChI=1S/C8H8O3/c9-7-4-2-1-3-6(7)5-8(10)11/h1-4,9H,5H2,(H,10,11)/p-1
InChI KeyCCVYRRGZDBSHFU-UHFFFAOYSA-M