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C3H4 [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C3H4
formula, see observation
74-99-7
CAS number
DEF

An acetylenic, three-carbon hydrocarbon which appears under the form of a colourless liquified gas, boils at -23.1°C, is soluble in ether and is used as a specialty fuel and as a chemical intermediate.

OBS

propyne: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pureand Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record.

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H4 or CH3-C[triple bond]CH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H4
formula, see observation
74-99-7
CAS number
OBS

Hydrocarbure acétylénique [...] bouillant à -23 °C.

OBS

propyne : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H4 ou CH3-C[liaison triple]CH

Spanish

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