phthalein

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction of phenols with phthalic anhydride.

/ˈθeɪliːn/ /ˈθæliːn/

phthalein phthaleins

By surface analysis, phthal(ic) + -ein.

phenolphthalin phthalic acid xanthene

cresolphthalein phenol phthalein phenolphthalein resorcinolphthalein sulfonephthalein

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