What is para-phthalic acid?

Answer 1

Para-phthalic acid is also called "terephthalic acid." From Wikipedia: Phthalic acid is produced by the catalytic oxidation of naphthalene directly to phthalic anhydride and a subsequent hydrolysis of the anhydride. This is a very important commodity chemical; by reacting it with ethylene glycol you get the plastic Polyethylene Terephthalate, also known as "polyester," which is used to make all manner of useful products like food containers and carpeting.

Answer 2

Para-phthalic acid" is not a commonly recognized chemical compound or term. It seems like there might be a misunderstanding or a typographical error in the name you're referring to. If you have a different chemical or substance in mind, please provide the correct name, and I'd be happy to provide information about it

Answer 3

Meta-Phthalic acid and para-phthalic acid are prepared by the oxidation of meta-xylene and para-xylene, respectively.

Answer 4

The phthalic acid has 3 isomers: ortho, meta and para; the general formula is C8H5O4.
It is impossible to copy here the structural formula or to add a link.