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GO: Biological Process

phthalate metabolic process

Term ID
GO:0018963
Synonyms
  • phthalate metabolism
  • phthalic acid metabolic process
  • phthalic acid metabolism
Definition
The chemical reactions and pathways involving phthalate, the anion of phthalic acid. Phthalic acid diesters are used industrially in the production of a variety of household and consumer goods including plastic polymers, lubricating oils, and carriers for perfumes in cosmetics, while phthalic acid itself is used industrially as a plasticizer. Terephthalate is used in the synthesis of polyethylene terephthalate (polyethene terephthlate, abbreviated PET or PETE), a plastic polymer with many commercial uses.
References
  • UM-BBD_pathwayID:pth
Ontology
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Phenotype
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