Any of three isomeric aromatic organic dicarboxylic acids, C6H4(COOH)2; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds
The acid anhydride of phthalic acid; manufactured by the oxidation of xylene or naphthalene, widely used in the synthesis of dyes, insecticides, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals
A white crystalline compound, CO, prepared by oxidizing naphthalene and used in the manufacture of phthaleins and other dyes, resins, plasticizers, and insecticides
phthalic
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phthal·ic
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Etymologie
() Shortened form of naphthalic from naphthalene + -ic from naphtha + -ene