phthalic anhydride

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Definition of phthalic anhydride in English English dictionary

The acid anhydride of phthalic acid; manufactured by the oxidation of xylene or naphthalene, widely used in the synthesis of dyes, insecticides, plasticizers and pharmaceuticals

a white cyclic anhydride

A white crystalline compound, CO, prepared by oxidizing naphthalene and used in the manufacture of phthaleins and other dyes, resins, plasticizers, and insecticides

Hyphenation

phthal·ic an·hy·dride