Term Name: methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate
Synonyms: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester, MDHB, methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate, methyl protocatechuate, protocatechuic acid, methyl ester
Definition: A methyl ester resulting from the formal condensation of the carboxy group of 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid with methanol.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:132366]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: catechols methyl ester
has_functional_parent: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
has_role: antioxidant neuroprotective agent plant metabolite