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DIFORMIATE ETHANE-1 2-DIYLE [1 record]

Record 1 2002-07-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CONT

1,4-dioxane is a cyclic diether which is currently used as a solvent and recently has been considered as a fuel additive. The only primary reaction product of the OH-initiated degradation specified in the experiments is ethylene glycol diformate (EDF).

OBS

ethane-1,2-diyl diformate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

ethylene glycol diformate: incorrect form.

OBS

EDF: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
OBS

diformiate d'éthane-1,2-diyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

diformiate d'éthylèneglycol : forme incorrecte.

Spanish

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