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isophthalic acid

n. (context organic compound English) The isomer of phthalic acid ''benzene-1,3-dicarboxylic acid'' used in the synthesis of polymers

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Isophthalic acid

Isophthalic acid is an organic compound with the formula CH(COH). This colourless solid is an isomer of phthalic acid and terephthalic acid.