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phthalic acid

The colorless crystalline ortho-isomer of benzene dicarboxylic acid, C₈H₆O₂, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes, and other organic compounds.

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phthalic acid

(ˈθælɪk; ˈfθæl-)

(Elements & Compounds) a soluble colourless crystalline acid used in the synthesis of dyes and perfumes; 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid. Formula: C6H4(COOH)2

[C19 phthalic, from phthal- (see phthalein) +-ic]

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phthal′ic ac′id

any of three colorless, crystalline, isomeric acids having the formula C₈H₆O₄, used chiefly in the manufacture of dyes, medicine, and perfume.

[1855–60]

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Noun 1. phthalic acid - a colorless acid used to make dyes and perfumes

acid - any of various water-soluble compounds having a sour taste and capable of turning litmus red and reacting with a base to form a salt

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