描述
5-methoxybenzene-1,3-diol, also known as flamenol or 5-methoxyresorcinol, is a member of the class of compounds known as methoxyphenols. Methoxyphenols are compounds containing a methoxy group attached to the benzene ring of a phenol moiety. 5-methoxybenzene-1,3-diol is soluble (in water) and a very weakly acidic compound (based on its pKa). 5-methoxybenzene-1,3-diol can be found in a number of food items such as chinese mustard, malus (crab apple), broad bean, and nanking cherry, which makes 5-methoxybenzene-1,3-diol a potential biomarker for the consumption of these food products.