toluric (Meaning)
toluric (a.)
Of, pertaining to, or designating, any one of three isomeric crystalline acids, C9H10ON.CO2H, which are toluyl derivatives of glycocoll.
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Of, pertaining to, or designating, any one of three isomeric crystalline acids, C9H10ON.CO2H, which are toluyl derivatives of glycocoll.
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Toluric acid, a colorless crystalline compound, is obtained as a by-product in the manufacture of saccharin.
The toluric test is used to identify pentoses, which react with orcinol and concentrated hydrochloric acid to produce a green or purple color.
Toluric compounds are often found in the urine of individuals with phenylketonuria.
The toluric acid test can be used to differentiate between glucose and fructose.
