Phthalic acid (C6H4(CO2H)2) is a dibasic, aromatic dicarboxylic acid and one of three isomers of benzenedicarboxylic acid. In its anhydrous form, phthalic acid is used to produce other chemicals such as dyes, perfumes, saccharin, and phthalates.
SMILES: C1. ChEBI: CHEBI:29069. Health Hazard 1: Danger. Solubility Information: Solubility in water: 7g/L (25°C). Other solubilities: soluble in alcohol, sparingly soluble in ether, practically insoluble in chloroform