“PHTHALIC”

The following 2 entries include the term PHTHALIC.

phthalic acid

noun

: any of three isomeric acids C8H6O4 obtained by oxidation of various benzene derivatives

phthalic anhydride

noun

: a crystalline cyclic acid anhydride C8H4O3 used especially in making alkyd resins


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