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Record 1 2012-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C10H14O
formula, see observation
DEF

An oily liquid terpenoid ketone ... having a characteristic odor of caraway, found in many essential oils (as caraway, dill, or spearmint), and used as a flavoring agent and perfume.

OBS

Carvone is soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, propylene glycol, and mineral oils but insoluble in glycerol and water.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H14O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H14O
formula, see observation
DEF

Substance terpénique extraite de diverses huiles essentielles, épaisse et jaunâtre, insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther et le chloroforme, utilisée pour parfumer les liqueurs, la gomme à mâcher, les savons.

OBS

Formule chimique: C10H14O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H14O
formula, see observation
DEF

Líquido incoloro, insoluble en alcohol, propilenglicol, aceites minerales, éter y cloroformo; insoluble en agua y glicerina. Combustible. Poco tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C10H14O

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