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Phthalic Acids
Medical 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) |
Dibutyl Phthalate - A plasticizer used in most plastics and found in water, air, soil, plants and animals. It may have some adverse effects with long-term exposure. | |
Diethylhexyl Phthalate - An ester of phthalic acid. It appears as a light-colored, odorless liquid and is used as a plasticizer for many resins and elastomers. | |
Phthalimides - The imide of phthalic acids. |
Phthalic Acids Medical Definitions and Terms
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