phthalic acid

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phthalic acid (plural phthalic acids)

(organic chemistry) Any of three isomeric aromatic organic dicarboxylic 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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