Term Name: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid
Synonyms: 3,4-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 4,5-Dihydroxybenzoic acid, 4-Carboxy-1,2-dihydroxybenzene, Protocatechuic acid, Protocatehuic acid
Definition: A dihydroxybenzoic acid in which the hydroxy groups are located at positions 3 and 4.
Ontology: ChEBI [CHEBI:36062]  ( EBI )

Relationships
is a type of: catechols dihydroxybenzoic acid
has_functional_parent: benzoic acid
has_role: antineoplastic agent EC 1.1.1.25 (shikimate dehydrogenase) inhibitor EC 1.14.11.2 (procollagen-proline dioxygenase) inhibitor human xenobiotic metabolite plant metabolite
inverse has_functional_parent: 1-(3,4-dihydroxybenzoyl)-beta-D-glucopyranose ethyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate methyl 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate
inverse is_conjugate_base_of: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate
is_conjugate_acid_of: 3,4-dihydroxybenzoate