toluic acid

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to·lu·ic acid (t

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Any of three isomeric acids, C₈H₈O₂, derived from toluene.

[tolu(ene) + -ic.]

toluic acid [tɒˈluːɪk]

(Chemistry / Elements & Compounds) a white crystalline derivative of toluene existing in three isomeric forms; methylbenzoic acid. The ortho- and para- isomers are used in synthetic resins and the meta- isomer is used as an insect repellent. Formula: C₆H₄CH₃COOH

[from tolu(ene) + -ic]

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toluic acid - an isomeric acid derived from toluene

acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt

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