4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid is a

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found in olive oil and beer.

Synthesis

4-Hydroxyphenylacetic acid is obtained by reducing 4-hydroxymandelic acid with elemental

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and iodine.

Uses

In industry, 4-hydroxyphenylacetic acid is an intermediate used to synthesize

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, 3,4-dihydroxyphenylacetic acid, and coclaurine.

References

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