Anisic acid, also known as methoxybenzoic acid, is an organic compound with various synonyms that can be attributed to its chemical properties and applications. This compound is commonly referred to as 4-methoxybenzoic acid, as it consists of a carboxylic acid group attached to a benzene ring with a methoxy (-OCH3) group. Another synonym for anisic acid is p-anisic acid, highlighting the position of the methoxy group on the benzene ring. Due to its pleasant fragrance resembling anise, it is sometimes called anise camphor or aniseptol. These synonyms are widely utilized in scientific research, chemical analysis, and industrial applications when discussing or working with anisic acid.