| phthalimide | <chemistry> An imido derivative of phthalic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance, C6H4.(CO)2NH, which has itself (like succinimide) acid properties, and forms a series of salts. Cf. Imido acid, under Imido. Origin: Phthalic + imide. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| phthalimides | The imide of phthalic acids. (12 Dec 1998) |