toluic acid

noun Chemistry.

1. any of four isomeric acids having the formula CH3C6H4COOH: 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: C 6 H 4 CH 3 COOH