Compound Monograph
4-Methoxyphenol
A simple methoxy-substituted phenol (mequinol) reported in pau d'arco, belonging to simple phenolic constituents.
Classification
4-Methoxyphenol is one of the phenolic acids, part of the phenolics class. Antioxidant compounds built around one or more phenol rings — the flavonoids, tannins, phenolic acids, coumarins, and pigments behind much of a plant's protective chemistry.
Where Does It Come From? (1)
4-Methoxyphenol is one of the phenolic acids, found in Pau D'Arco.