phthalic acid

Noun

 * 1)  Any of three isomeric aromatic organic benzenedicarboxylic acids, C$6$H$4$(COOH)$2$; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.

Derived terms

 * - meta- isomer
 * - para- isomer
 * - para- isomer
 * - para- isomer

Translations

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 * Czech: kyselina ftalová
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 * Spanish: ácido ftálico