Image of a generalised phthalate molecule. Phthalates are derived from phthalic acid, based on benzene. The large transparent purple balls represent any side chain. Phthalates are used as softeners in plastics.
Illustration ID: Phthalates
copyright Russell Kightley
Illustration size: 16.8 Mpixels (48 MB uncompressed) - 4096x4096 pixels (13.7x13.7 in / 34.7x34.7 cm at 300 ppi)