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CH3C6H4CH2BR [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-09-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- xylyl bromide
1, record 1, English, xylyl%20bromide
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- alpha-bromoxylene 2, record 1, English, alpha%2Dbromoxylene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mixed ortho-, meta-, and para-isomers. Properties: Colorless liquid; pleasant aromatic odor. Decomposed slowly by water. Sp. gr. 1.4; b.p. 210-220 ° C. Combustible. Derivation: Bromination of xylene. Grade: Technical. Containers: Lead-lined drums. Hazard: Toxic by inhalation, and ingestion; strong irritant to eyes, skin, and tissue. Uses: Organic synthesis; tear gas. Shipping regulations: Irritant label. Not acceptable passenger. 2, record 1, English, - xylyl%20bromide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-bromoxylene: The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 3, record 1, English, - xylyl%20bromide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3C6H4CH2Br 3, record 1, English, - xylyl%20bromide
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-bromoxylene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bromure de xylyle
1, record 1, French, bromure%20de%20xylyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Xylyle : Radical monovalent [...] dérivé des xylènes par enlèvement d'un atome d'hydrogène sur le noyau (= xényle) ou dans une chaîne latérale. Ex.: bromure de m-xylyle CH3C6H4CH2Br. 2, record 1, French, - bromure%20de%20xylyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Armas QBRNE
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bromuro de xililo
1, record 1, Spanish, bromuro%20de%20xililo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro, de olor agradable. Muy irritante para ojos, piel y tejidos. Combustible. Tóxico por ingestión e inhalación. 1, record 1, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20xililo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3 C6 H4 CH2Br 2, record 1, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20xililo
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