Term Name: | 3-methylorsellinate |
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Synonyms: | 2,4-dihydroxy-3,6-dimethylbenzoate, 3,6-dimethyl-2,4-dihydroxybenzoate, 3-methylorsellinate, beta-orcinolcarboxylate |
Definition: | A dihydroxybenzoate that is the conjugate base of 3-methylorsellinic acid, obtained by the deprotonation of the carboxy group. It is the major species at pH 7.3. |
Ontology: | ChEBI [CHEBI:146372] ( EBI ) |