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CH3CH2C(CH3)3 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2,2-dimethylbutane
1, record 1, English, 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- neohexane 2, record 1, English, neohexane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless volatile liquid, used as component of high-octane motor and aviation fuels, and as intermediate for agricultural chemicals. 3, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2-dimethylbutane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Newtork (NAPS). 4, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the designation UN 1208. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14 or CH3CH2C(CH3)3 4, record 1, English, - 2%2C2%2Ddimethylbutane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2,2-diméthylbutane
1, record 1, French, 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- néohexane 2, record 1, French, n%C3%A9ohexane
correct, masculine noun
- 2,2-diméthyl butane 3, record 1, French, 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%20butane
masculine noun, obsolete
- diméthyl-2,2 butane 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C2%20butane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2-diméthylbutane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14 ou CH3CH2C(CH3)3 4, record 1, French, - 2%2C2%2Ddim%C3%A9thylbutane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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