English Explanatory Dictionary

phthalic acid

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Any of three isomeric aromatic organic benzenedicarboxylic acids, C₆H₄(COOH)₂; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.

Word forms

phthalic acid phthalic acids

Derived words

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