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phthalic anhydride |
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phthalic anhydride [′thal·ik an′hī‚drīd] (organic chemistry) C6H4(CO)2O White crystals, melting at 131°C; sublimes when heated; slightly soluble in ether and hot water, soluble in alcohol; used to make dyes, resins, plasticizers, and insect repellents. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Sun noted that copper metal prices were up 60% so far this year, while phthalic anhydride costs 20% more. Included in the transaction are Sunoco's Pasadena, TX, site with the land, phthalic anhydride and oxo alcohol manufacturing plants, and the phthalate esters, 2-ethylhexanol and phthalic anhydride businesses. Six samples had the flame retardant tri(2-chloroethyl)phosphate and five contained phthalic anhydride, used in making plastics. |
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