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Tolu

Tolu may refer to several distinct topics, including a chemical compound, a given name, and a geographical location.

In chemistry, toluene, also known as toluol, is a widely used aromatic hydrocarbon. Its formula is C7H8,

Tolu is also a given name, commonly used in Nigeria and other parts of Africa as a

Geographically, Tolú (often written without the accent as Tolu) refers to a municipality in the Sucre Department

consisting
of
a
benzene
ring
with
a
single
methyl
substituent.
It
is
a
colorless,
volatile
liquid
with
a
distinctive
sweet
smell.
Toluene
is
produced
from
coal
tar
and,
on
an
industrial
scale,
from
petroleum.
It
is
used
as
a
solvent
for
paints,
coatings,
inks,
and
adhesives,
and
serves
as
a
chemical
feedstock
for
the
production
of
benzene,
xylenes,
and
toluene
diisocyanate,
which
is
used
to
manufacture
polyurethane
foams.
Toluene
is
flammable
and
exposure
can
affect
the
nervous
system;
appropriate
handling
and
ventilation
are
important
to
minimize
health
and
safety
risks.
short
form
of
longer
Yoruba
names
such
as
Toluwase,
Tolulope,
or
Toluwani.
It
can
be
used
as
a
masculine
or
feminine
name
and
appears
in
various
professional
and
cultural
contexts.
of
northern
Colombia,
on
the
Caribbean
coast.
The
town
is
part
of
a
coastal
region
with
a
history
of
fishing
and
trade.