Term Name:	3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol metabolic process
Synonyms:	3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol metabolism
Definition:	The chemical reactions and pathways involving 3-hydroxybenzyl alcohol, an aromatic compound which is an intermediate in several metabolic pathways, including the biosynthesis of patulin, a toxin and antiviral agent produced by some moulds such as Penicillium patulinum.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0018921]    QuickGO    AmiGO