Terephthalic acid

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Terephthalic acid is an organic compound with the molecular formula C8H6O4, a dicarboxylic acid with a benzene core. The two acids are para to each other; the other possible constitutional isomers are phthalic acid (ortho) and isophthalic acid (meta).

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