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phthalein

Phthalein - What does it mean?

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has no English definition.

As a noun phthalein

is any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction of phenols with phthalic anhydride.

Phthalein vs Phthalin - What's the difference?

phthalein | phthalin |


As nouns the difference between phthalein and phthalin

is that phthalein is (organic chemistry) any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction of phenols with phthalic anhydride while phthalin is (chemistry) a colourless crystalline substance obtained by reduction from phthalein, into which it is easily converted by oxidation.

Phthalein vs Sulfonephthalein - What's the difference?

phthalein | sulfonephthalein |


In organic chemistry|lang=en terms the difference between phthalein and sulfonephthalein

is that phthalein is (organic chemistry) any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction of phenols with phthalic anhydride while sulfonephthalein is (organic chemistry) any of many sulfonic acids derived from phthaleins, some of which are important acid-base indicators.

As nouns the difference between phthalein and sulfonephthalein

is that phthalein is (organic chemistry) any of a range of lactones formed by the reaction of phenols with phthalic anhydride while sulfonephthalein is (organic chemistry) any of many sulfonic acids derived from phthaleins, some of which are important acid-base indicators.