cyclohexanol phthalate
Definition
Noun: A specific chemical compound formed by the esterification of cyclohexanol and phthalic acid. It is the cyclohexanol ester of phthalic acid.
Usage
This is a technical term used primarily in chemistry and materials science. It refers to a specific ester compound. * Cyclohexanol phthalate is studied for its potential plasticizing properties. * The synthesis of cyclohexanol phthalate involves a condensation reaction.
Advanced Usage
- In polymer chemistry, compounds like may be investigated as potential monomers or plasticizers to modify the flexibility of plastics.
Variants and Related Words
- Phthalate ester: A broader class of chemical compounds to which cyclohexanol phthalate belongs.
- Dicyclohexyl phthalate: A related but distinct ester where two cyclohexanol molecules are esterified with one phthalic acid molecule.
Synonyms
- Cyclohexyl hydrogen phthalate (a systematic name describing the same structure).
Noun
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the cyclohexanol ester of phthalic acid
