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CYCLOHEXANONE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- cyclohexanone
1, record 1, English, cyclohexanone
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- pimelic ketone 2, record 1, English, pimelic%20ketone
avoid
- ketohexamethylene 2, record 1, English, ketohexamethylene
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a water-white to pale yellow liquid with an acetone- and peppermint-like odour, is slightly soluble in water, miscible with most solvents, is derived by passing cyclohexanol over copper with air at 280°F or by oxidation of cyclohexanol with chromic acid or oxide, is toxic via inhalation and skin contact, and which is used in organic synthesis, wood stains, paint and varnish removers, degreasing of metals, in polishes, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a leveling agent in dyeing and delustering silk, as a lubricating oil additive, as a solvent for cellulosics, and in natural and synthetic resins, waxes and fats. 3, record 1, English, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclohexanone: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 1, English, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H10O 3, record 1, English, - cyclohexanone
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- cyclohexanone
1, record 1, French, cyclohexanone
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cyclohexanone : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 1, French, - cyclohexanone
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H10O 3, record 1, French, - cyclohexanone
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ciclohexanona
1, record 1, Spanish, ciclohexanona
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido blanco acuoso con olor a acetona. Algo soluble en agua. Miscible con muchos disolventes. Inflamable. Irrita ojos y piel. 1, record 1, Spanish, - ciclohexanona
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H10O 2, record 1, Spanish, - ciclohexanona
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