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ETHANE-1 2-DIAMINE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ethylenediamine
1, record 1, English, ethylenediamine
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ethane-1,2-diamine 2, record 1, English, ethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiamine
correct
- ethylene diamine 3, record 1, English, ethylene%20diamine
avoid, see observation
- 1,2-diaminoethane 4, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddiaminoethane
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless, alkaline liquid with an odour of ammonia, is derived by the catalytic reaction of ethylene glycol or ethylene dichloride and ammonia, and is used in the manufacture of chelating agents (EDTA), in dimethylolethylene-urea resins, in textile lubricants, as an antifreeze inhibitor, a chemical intermediate, an emulsifying agent, a fungicide and as a solvent. 5, record 1, English, - ethylenediamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ethylene diamine: incorrect form. 2, record 1, English, - ethylenediamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H8N2 or NH2CH2CH2NH2 5, record 1, English, - ethylenediamine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éthylènediamine
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nediamine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- éthane-1,2-diamine 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiamine
correct, feminine noun
- éthylène diamine 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20diamine
avoid, feminine noun
- 1,2-diaminoéthane 2, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Ddiamino%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide alcalin, incolore, à odeur ammoniacale, que l'on utilise dans la fabrication des agents de chélation, comme intermédiaire chimique, fongicide et solvent. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nediamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H8N2 ou NH2CH2CH2NH2 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nediamine
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
- etilendiamina
1, record 1, Spanish, etilendiamina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido alcalino, incoloro, de olor amoniacal, soluble en agua, alcohol, ligeramente soluble en éter, insoluble en benceno. Fuerte irritante, muy tóxico por inhalación y absorción dérmica. Inflamable. 2, record 1, Spanish, - etilendiamina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmulas químicas: C2H8N2 o NH2CH2CH2NH2 3, record 1, Spanish, - etilendiamina
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