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Phthalic acid

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid; CAS number: 88-99-3; o-Phthalic acid; ortho-phthalic acid

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Phthalic acid is a carboxylic acid (dicarboxylic acid). Phthalic acid is usually used to refer to ortho-phthalic acid. Phthalic acid is used in technical areas primarily for the production of synthetic resins or synthetic fibres. Phthalic acid compounds are also used in numerous cosmetic formulations. They act as film formers, plasticizers etc. The salts or esters of phthalic acid(s) are called phthalates.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer