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Record 1 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
CH2=CH-CH2OH
formula, see observation
C3H6O
formula, see observation
107-18-6
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid having a pungent mustard-like odor that is used as an herbicide, a military poison gas, an ester in resins and plasticizers, an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and other organic chemicals, and for the manufacture of glycerol and acrolein.

OBS

prop-2-en-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formulas: CH2=CH-CH2OH or C3H6O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH2=CH-CH2OH
formula, see observation
C3H6O
formula, see observation
107-18-6
CAS number
DEF

Liquide limpide, incolore, d'une odeur irritante et à saveur brûlante, utilisé, entre autres, [...] pour la préparation du salicylate d'allyle-barbiturique, comme herbicide et comme gaz militaire.

OBS

prop-2-én-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formules chimiques : CH[indiuce 2]=CH-CH[indiuce 2]OH ou C[indiuce 3]H[indiuce 6]O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH2=CH-CH2OH
formula, see observation
C3H6O
formula, see observation
107-18-6
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro de olor picante. Miscible con agua, alcohol, cloroformo, éter y éter de petróleo. Muy tóxico por ingestión e inhalación. Irrita ojos y piel. Inflamable; riesgo de incendio. Plaguicida.

OBS

Fórmulas químicas : CH2=CH-CH2OH o C3H6O

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