Toluic Acid (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun Chemistry.
  1. any of four isomeric acids having the formula CH3C6H4COOH: derivatives of toluene.
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  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: C 6 H 4 CH 3 COOH
Toluic Acid (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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