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phthalimide
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noun
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An imido derivative of phthalic acid, obtained as a white crystalline substance, C<sub>6</sub>H<sub>4</sub>.(CO)<sub>2</sub>NH, which has itself (like succinimide) acid properties, and forms a series of salts. Cf. <i>Imido acid</i>, under <u>Imido</u>.
Source: webster1913