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phenolphthalein
(C6H4OH)2COC6H4CO Pale-yellow crystals; soluble in alcohol, ether, and alkalies, insoluble in water; used as an acid-base indicator (carmine- colored to alkalies, colorless to acids) for titrations, as a laxative and dye, and in medicine.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Chemistry
- Category: Organic chemistry
- Company: McGraw-Hill
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