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benzoic anhydride
(C6H5CO)2O An acid anhydride that melts at 42_C, boils at 360_C, and crystallizes in colorless prisms; used in synthesis of a variety of organic chemicals, including some dyes.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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