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phthalic acid
C6H4(CO2H)2 Any of three isomeric benzene dicarboxylic acids; the ortho form is usually called phthalic acid, comprises alcohol-soluble, colorless crystals decomposing at 191_C, slightly soluble in water and ether, is used to make dyes, medicine, and synthetic perfumes, and as a chemical intermediate, and is also known as benzene orthodicarboxylic acid; the para form, known as terephthalic acid, is used to make polyester resins (Dacron) and as poultry feed additives; the meta form is isophthalic acid.
- Μέρος του λόγου: noun
- Κλάδος/Τομέας: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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