Methyl 3-(3-(Benzyloxy)phenyl)-3-oxopropanoate is an intermediate in the synthesis of β-(m-Hydroxyphenyl)hydracrylic Acid (H949280). β-(m-Hydroxyphenyl)hydracrylic Acid is a urinary metabolite of phenylalanine from the Clostridium gram-positive bacteria cell line. Urinary metabolite of Rutin (R701800), a capillary protectant in plants.