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CH3COCHOHCH3 [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-10-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Biochemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
1, record 1, English, 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 3-hydroxy-2-butanone 2, record 1, English, 3%2Dhydroxy%2D2%2Dbutanone
former designation
- 2,3-butanolone 3, record 1, English, 2%2C3%2Dbutanolone
- acetoin 4, record 1, English, acetoin
- acetylmethylcarbinol 5, record 1, English, acetylmethylcarbinol
correct
- acetyl methyl carbinol 6, record 1, English, acetyl%20methyl%20carbinol
avoid
- dimethylketol 7, record 1, English, dimethylketol
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless liquid; a condensation product of two molecules of acetic acid. 8, record 1, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acetoin ... A flavoring agent that occurs naturally in broccoli, grapes, pears, cultured dairy products, cooked beef, and cooked chicken. As a product of fermentation and of cream ripened for churning, it is a colorless or pale yellow liquid or a white powder, it has a characteristic buttery odor and must be stored in a light-resistant container. It is used in raspberry, strawberry, butter, butterscotch, caramel, coconut, coffee, fruit, liquor, rum, nut, walnut, vanilla, cream soda, and cheese flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, margarine, gelatin desserts, cottage cheese, and shortenings. 9, record 1, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxybutan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 10, record 1, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acetyl methyl carbinol: incorrect form. 10, record 1, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH3COCHOHCH3 or C4H8O2 or CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 11, record 1, English, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biochimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 3-hydroxybutan-2-one
1, record 1, French, 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acétoïne 2, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9to%C3%AFne
former designation, feminine noun
- acétylméthylcarbinol 3, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tylm%C3%A9thylcarbinol
correct, masculine noun
- diméthylcétol 4, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylc%C3%A9tol
correct, masculine noun
- butanol-2 one-3 5, record 1, French, butanol%2D2%20one%2D3
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit formé au cours de nombreuses fermentations et en particulier de la fermentation alcoolique. Se trouve dans les vins et dans les eaux-de-vie. 6, record 1, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au cours de la maturation des crèmes, il se forme de l'acétoïne, précurseur du diacétyle, qui donne son odeur caractéristique au beurre. 6, record 1, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-hydroxybutan-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH3COCHOHCH3 ou C4H8O2 ou CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 7, record 1, French, - 3%2Dhydroxybutan%2D2%2Done
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Bioquímica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetilmetilcarbinol
1, record 1, Spanish, acetilmetilcarbinol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- acetoína 2, record 1, Spanish, aceto%C3%ADna
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido algo amarillento, o bien sólido cristalino. Soluble en alcohol. Miscible con agua. Ligeramente soluble en éter. Combustible. 3, record 1, Spanish, - acetilmetilcarbinol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : CH3COCHOHCH3 o C4H8O2 o CH3-CO-CHOH-CH3 4, record 1, Spanish, - acetilmetilcarbinol
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