Phthalimide

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Phthalimide \Phthal"i*mide\, n. [Phthalic + imide.] (Chem.)
     An imido derivative of phthalic acid, obtained as a white
     crystalline substance, {C6H4.(CO)2NH}, which has itself (like
     succinimide) acid properties, and forms a series of salts.
     Cf. {Imido acid}, under {Imido}.
     [1913 Webster]