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anisic acid
n. (context organic compound English) Any of three isomeric aromatic carboxylic acid ''methoxybenzoic acid'' found in anise; they are mildly antiseptic
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Anisic acid
Anisic acid or methoxybenzoic acid is an organic compound which is a carboxylic acid. It exists in three forms, depending on arene substitution patterns:
- p-Anisic acid (4-methoxybenzoic acid)
- m-Anisic acid (3-methoxybenzoic acid)
- o-Anisic acid (2-methoxybenzoic acid)
Category:Benzoic acids
Usage examples of "anisic acid".
There are also present in oil of Fennel, d-pinene, phellandrine, anisic acid and anisic aldehyde.