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(2Z)-BUT-2-ENEDIOIC ACID [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-12

English

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

A chemical compound in the form of colorless crystals, repulsive, astringent taste, faint odor, soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone, used in organic synthesis (malic, succinic, aspartic, tartaric, propionic, lactic, malonic and acrylic acids), in dyeing and finishing of cotton, wool and silk, and as preservative for oils and fats.

OBS

maleic acid: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation NA 2215.

OBS

The capital letter "Z" and the prefix "cis-" must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H4O4 or HOOCCH:CHCOOH or HOCO-CH[double bond]CH-COOH

French

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

[...] stéréo-isomère de l'acide fumarique.

OBS

acide maléïque : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987).

OBS

La lettre majuscule «Z» et le préfixe «cis-» s'écrivent en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H4O4 ou HOOCCH:CHCOOH ou HOCO-CH[liaison double]CH-COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OBS

Cristales incoloros con sabor astringente y repulsivo. Olor débil. Soluble en agua, alcohol, acetona y más ligeramente en benceno. Combustible. Tóxico e irritante. Corrosivo.

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