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Record 1 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
N(CH)4CH
formula, see observation
C5H5N
formula, see observation
110-86-1
CAS number
DEF

Slightly yellow or colorless liquid; nauseating odor; burning taste; slightly alkaline in reaction. Soluble in water, alcohol, ether, benzene, ligroin and fatty oils ... Uses: Synthesis of vitamins and drugs; solvent; waterproofing; rubber chemicals ...

CONT

Pyridine [occurs] naturally in coffee and coal tar ... Used in chocolate flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods.

OBS

Chemical formulas: N(CH)4CH or C5H5N

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
N(CH)4CH
formula, see observation
C5H5N
formula, see observation
110-86-1
CAS number
DEF

Composé hétérocyclique azoté [...] se formant dans la pyrolyse des charbons, d'une odeur désagréable, utilisé sur tout pour dénaturer l'alcool, comme solvant, et également en médecine (ainsi que certains de ses dérivés).

CONT

Pyridine [...] Usages : Thérapeutique (cupnéique), dissolvant (sels métalliques anhydres, caoutchouc, peintures), matières colorantes, dénaturation de l'alcool, préparation de la pipéridine.

OBS

Formules chimiques : N(CH)4CH ou C5H5N

Spanish

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