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Record 1 2011-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3COCH2OCCH3
formula, see observation
123-54-6
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a mobile, colorless or yellowish liquid which solidifies to lustrous, pearly spangles when cooled, which is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, as an intermediate, as a chelating agent for metals, in paint driers, lubricant additives and pesticides.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3COCH2OCCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3COCH2OCCH3
formula, see observation
123-54-6
CAS number
DEF

La plus simple des ß-dicétones aliphatiques, utilisée comme intermédiaire de synthèse, comme solvant sélectif et dans les chélates (additifs pour essences et lubrifiants, siccatifs, fongicides).

OBS

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

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3COCH2OCCH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3COCH2OCCH3
formula, see observation
123-54-6
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: CH3COCH2OCCH3

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