M-Toluic acid
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m-Toluic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid
, with formula (CH3)C6H4(COOH). It is an isomer of p-toluic acid and o-toluic acid
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It serves, among other purposes, as a precursor to DEET
(N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), the well-known insect repellent
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Carboxylic acid
Carboxylic acids are organic acids characterized by the presence of at least one carboxyl group. The general formula of a carboxylic acid is R-COOH, where R is some monovalent functional group...
, with formula (CH3)C6H4(COOH). It is an isomer of p-toluic acid and o-toluic acid
O-Toluic acid
o-Toluic acid, also 2-methylbenzoic acid, is an aromatic carboxylic acid, with formula C6H4. It is an isomer of p-toluic acid and m-toluic acid. When purified and recrystallized, o-toluic acid forms needle-shaped crystals...
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It serves, among other purposes, as a precursor to DEET
DEET
N,N-Diethyl-meta-toluamide, abbreviated DEET, is a slightly yellow oil. It is the most common active ingredient in insect repellents...
(N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide), the well-known insect repellent
Insect repellent
An insect repellent is a substance applied to skin, clothing, or other surfaces which discourages insects from landing or climbing on that surface. There are also insect repellent products available based on sound production, particularly ultrasound...
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