Compound Monograph
Anisic acid
p-Anisic acid (methoxybenzoic acid), a phenolic acid reported in fennel and pau d'arco.
Classification
Anisic acid 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? (2)
Anisic acid is one of the phenolic acids, found in Fennel and Pau D'Arco.