phthalic acids

A form of phthalic acid — Any of three isomeric aromatic organic benzenedicarboxylic acids, C₆H₄(COOH)₂; especially the ortho- isomer manufactured from naphthalene, used in the synthesis of dyes, perfumes and other compounds.

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noun
  1. pluralplural of phthalic acid
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