Phthalates
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Phthalates, or phthalate esters, are esters of phthalic acid. They are colorless, odorless, oily compounds, although commercial samples can be yellowish with faint odors. Being fairly chemically inert
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Phthalic anhydride
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Phthalic anhydride is the organic compound with the formula C6H42O. It is the anhydride of phthalic acid. Phthalic anhydride is a principal commercial form of phthalic acid. It was the first anhydride
