Toluic-acid
noun, Chemistry.
1.
any of four isomeric acids having the formula CH 3 C 6 H 4 COOH: derivatives of toluene.
noun
1.
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
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