(organic chemistry) A colourless, inflammable liquid hydrocarbon, methylbenzene, CH₃.C₆H₅, used as a solvent, in high-octane fuels and in the production of many chemical compounds.

plural of toluene

(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric sulfonic acids derived from toluene, but especially p-toluenesulfonic acid known as tosyl acid that has many industrial uses

phenylmethylsulfonyl; tosyl

tosylate

plural of toluenesulfonate

plural of toluenesulfonic acid

(organic chemistry) The amide of toluenesulfonic acid