How Do You Spell Phthalimide?

Phthal·im·ide.

What is Phthalimide used for?

Uses. Phthalimide is used as a precursor to anthranilic acid, a precursor to azo dyes and saccharin. Alkyl phthalimides are useful precursors to amines in chemical synthesis, especially in peptide synthesis where they are used "to block both hydrogens and avoid racemization of the substrates".

Why is Phthalimide acidic?

Phthalimide is highly acidic in nature due to it easily donate the proton and form water soluble salts with stronger bases.