toluic acid

(tō lo̵̅o̅ik, tälyo̵̅o̅ ik)

any of four isomeric acids, CHCHCOOH, carboxyl derivatives of toluene, used in the manufacture of various resins, in organic synthesis, etc.

See toluic acid in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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

Origin:

Origin: tolu(ene)

Origin: + -ic

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