Phthalic anhydride

noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.nounThe acid anhydride of phthalic acid; manufactured by the oxidation of xylene or naphthalene, widely used in the synthesis of dyes, insecticides, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals.

Synonyms

phthalic acid phthalyl phthalonitrile phthaloyl phthalamide phthalimidyl phthalate phthalimide phthalaldehyde phthalide isophthalic acid phthalein

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