Syringic acid is a dimethoxybenzene that is 3,5-dimethyl ether derivative of gallic acid. It is a member of benzoic acids, a dimethoxybenzene and a member of phenols.
Syringic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound and dimethoxybenzene that is commonly found as a plant metabolite.Syringic acid can be prepared by selectively hydrolyzing (demethylating) eudesmic acid with 20% sulfuric acid.