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Definition of Phenol phthalein
Phenol phthalein Phenol alcohol (Chem.), any one of series of derivatives of
phenol and carbinol which have the properties of both
combined; thus, saligenin is a phenol alcohol.
Phenol aldehyde (Chem.), any one of a series of compounds
having both phenol and aldehyde properties.
Phenol phthalein. See under Phthalein.
Phenol phthalein Phthalein Phthal"e*in, n. [See Phthalic.] (Chem.)
One of a series of artificial organic dyes made as
condensation products of the phenols with phthalic acid, and
well represented by phenol phthale["i]n. Their alkaline
solutions are fluorescent.
Phenol phthalein, a white or yellowish white crystalline
substance made from phthalic acid and phenol. Its solution
in alkalies is brilliant red, but is decolorized by acids,
and as this reaction is exceedingly delicate it is used as
an indicator.