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SUCCINIC ACID [6 records]

Record 1 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
HOOCCH2CH2COOH
formula, see observation
110-15-6
CAS number
DEF

A crystalline dicarboxylic acid HOOCCH2CH2COOH that occurs widely both free and combined (as in amber, lignite, turpentine oils, and animal fluids), that is formed in the Krebs cycle and in various fermentation processes, that is usually by hydrogenation of maleic acid or fumaric acid, and that is used chiefly as an intermediate ....

OBS

Chemical formula: HOOCCH2CH2COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
HOOCCH2CH2COOH
formula, see observation
110-15-6
CAS number
DEF

Diacide isolé de l'ambre jaune et des tissus végétaux et animaux, peu soluble dans l'eau.

OBS

Formule chimique : HOOCCH2CH2COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
HOOCCH2CH2COOH
formula, see observation
110-15-6
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: HOOCCH2CH2COOH

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Record 2 2011-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
C5H6O4
formula, see observation
CH2:C(COOH)CH2COOH
formula, see observation
97-65-4
CAS number
DEF

An organic acid which appears under the form of white, odorless, hygroscopic crystals, is soluble in water, alcohols and acetone, sparingly soluble in other organic solvents, is produced in submerged fermentation by mold of various carbohydrates, and is used to improve fibre properties, paints, surface coatings, carpet backings, in the manufacture of adhesives, in copolymerizations, resins, plasticizers, lubeoil additives and as a chemical intermediate.

OBS

2-methylidenebutanedioic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

methylenebutanedioic acid: incorrect CAS name.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H6O4 or CH2:C(COOH)CH2COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H6O4
formula, see observation
CH2:C(COOH)CH2COOH
formula, see observation
97-65-4
CAS number
DEF

Acide organique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux hygroscopiques blancs, inodores, solubles dans l'eau, les alcools et l'acétone, peu soluble dans d'autres solvants organiques, utilisé dans les textiles, les peintures, les revêtements de surface, les adhésifs, les résines et comme intermédiaire chimique.

OBS

acide 2-méthylidènebutanedioïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H6O4 ou CH2:C(COOH)CH2COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H6O4
formula, see observation
CH2:C(COOH)CH2COOH
formula, see observation
97-65-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C5H6O4 o CH2:C(COOH)CH2COOH

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Record 3 2011-02-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies)
C6H12N2O3
formula, see observation
1596-84-5
CAS number
OBS

Crystals ... Plant growth retardant.

OBS

4-(2,2-dimethylhydrazino)-4-oxobutanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H12N2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H12N2O3
formula, see observation
1596-84-5
CAS number
CONT

[...] des contrôles intensifs et orientés seront effectués par sondage pour détecter les abus. [...] L'utilisation de daminozide (Alar) et de chlorméquat (Cycocel), dans les pommes, sont entre autres visés.

OBS

acide 4-(2,2-diméthylhydrazino)-4-oxobutanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H12N2O3

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-01-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
C4H4O3
formula, see observation
108-30-5
CAS number
DEF

Colorless or light-colored needles or flakes ... m.p. 120°C; b.p. 261°C. Soluble in alcohol and chloroform; insoluble in water. Sublimes at 115°C at 5 mm pressure. Combustible ... Uses: Manufacture of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, esters; hardener for resins.

OBS

Widely used in industrial chemistry. A starch modifying agent.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H403

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H4O3
formula, see observation
108-30-5
CAS number
DEF

Aiguilles ou flocons incolores ou blancs, solubles dans l'alcool et devenant de l'acide succinique au contact de l'eau.

CONT

L'anhydride succinique est largement utilisée en chimie industrielle et en pharmacie. Agent modificateur de l'amidon.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H4O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C4H4O3
formula, see observation
108-30-5
CAS number
DEF

Agujas incoloras o escamas. Insoluble en agua y soluble en alcohol y cloroformo. Combustible. Algo tóxico e irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química: C4H403

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Record 5 2011-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies)
C8H14O4
formula, see observation
123-25-1
CAS number
DEF

A chemical product which appears under the form of a clear, colorless liquid, is stored in mild steel lined drums or in mild steel bulk storage tanks, and is used as a synthetic flavoring agent.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H14O4

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H14O4
formula, see observation
123-25-1
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C8H14O4

Spanish

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Record 6 2000-11-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Key term(s)
  • methylsuccinic acid
  • methyl-succinic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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