Phthalimide is the organic compound with the formula C6H4(CO)2NH. It is the imide derivative of phthalic anhydride. It is a sublimable white solid that is slightly soluble in water but more so upon addition of base. It is used as a precursor to other organic compounds as a masked source of ammonia. == Preparation == Phthalimide can be prepared by ...
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• (n.) 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.
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Phthal'i·mide noun [
Phthal ic +
imide .]
(Chemistry) An imido derivative of phthalic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance, C
6 H
4 .(CO)
2 NH, which has itself (like succinimide) acid properties, and forms a series of salts. Confer
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