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A.M.P [1 record]

Record 1 2011-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C4H11NO
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a solid or viscous liquid which is toxic by ingestion and which is used as an emulsifying agent (in soap form) for oils, fats, and waxes, as an absorbent for acidic gases, in organic synthesis and in the industry of cosmetics.

OBS

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

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H11NO

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H11NO
formula, see observation
DEF

Liquide incolore, très soluble dans l'eau, utilisé comme agent émulsifiant, absorbant des gaz acides, agent neutralisant, agent de dispersion, catalystes bloqués, en synthèse organique.

OBS

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

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H11NO

Key term(s)
  • amino-2-méthyl-2-propanol-1
  • A.M.P

Spanish

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