Toluic
Toluic is a term that can refer to several related chemical compounds, all of which are organic molecules belonging to the family of aromatic carboxylic acids. The fundamental structure of a toluic acid involves a benzene ring with a methyl group and a carboxylic acid group attached. The relative positions of these two groups on the benzene ring give rise to three distinct isomers, each with its own properties and uses.
The three isomers are ortho-toluic acid, meta-toluic acid, and para-toluic acid. Ortho-toluic acid has the methyl
Toluic acids are primarily used as intermediates in the synthesis of other chemicals. For example, they can