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Complete Definition of "phthalic acid"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=phthalic acid

  1. organic compound Any of three isomeric aromatic organic dicarboxylic acids, C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub>(COOH)<sub>2</sub>; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.

Derived terms
isophthalic acid - meta- isomer
terephthalic acid - para- isomer
phthalate
phthalic anhydride

External links
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