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terephthalic acid
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Phthalic Acids
Definition
: A group of compounds that has the general structure of a dicarboxylic acid-substituted benzene ring. The ortho-isomer is used in dye manufacture. (Dorland, 28th ed)
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Acids, Phthalic
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terephthalic acid [ disodium terephthalate,terephthalate ]
RN given refers to 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid
100-21-0
*Phthalic Acids
Pharma Action
Free Radical Scavengers
Planta Med 28(2):172;1975