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HYDROPEROXIDE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pharmacy
- Food Additives
- Pulp Preparation (papermaking)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydrogen peroxide
1, record 1, English, hydrogen%20peroxide
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dioxidane 2, record 1, English, dioxidane
correct
- dihydrogen dioxide 3, record 1, English, dihydrogen%20dioxide
avoid
- hydrogen dioxide 4, record 1, English, hydrogen%20dioxide
former designation, correct
- hydroperoxide 3, record 1, English, hydroperoxide
avoid
- peroxide 5, record 1, English, peroxide
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A binary compound of hydrogen and oxygen, empirical formula H2O2, used mostly in dilute aqueous solutions as an oxidizing agent [and of which the] most remarkable feature is its tendency to decompose readily into water and oxygen, the first instance of contact analysis. 6, record 1, English, - hydrogen%20peroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use: Bleaching and deodorizing of textiles, wood pulp, hair, fur, etc.; source of organic and inorganic peroxides; pulp and paper industry; plasticizers; rocket fuel; foam rubber; manufacture of glycerol; antichlor; dyeing; electroplating; antiseptic; laboratory reagent; epoxidation, hydroxylation, oxidation, and reduction; viscosity control for starch and cellulose derivatives; refining and cleaning metals; bleaching and oxidizing agent in foods; neutralizing agent in wine distillation; seed disinfectant; substitute for chlorine in water and sewage treatment. 7, record 1, English, - hydrogen%20peroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Albone; Hioxyl; Inhibine; Interox; Kastone; Oxydol; Perhydrol (hydroxide peroxide 30%, q.v.); Perone; Peroxan; Superoxol. 8, record 1, English, - hydrogen%20peroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hydrogen peroxide: Refers to the anhydrous form (i.e. "anhydrous hydrogen peroxide"), but the term is also commonly used for hydrogen peroxide solutions (marketed as solutions in water concentrations of 3 to 90% by weight). See also "hydrogen peroxide solution." 9, record 1, English, - hydrogen%20peroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
hydrogen peroxide: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 1, English, - hydrogen%20peroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
peroxide: This term is used in common usage as an abbreviation for "hydrogen peroxide" but must not be considered as a true synonym of this latter term in a systematic sense; it does not correspond to the CAS number for "hydrogen peroxide." 2, record 1, English, - hydrogen%20peroxide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Molecular formula: H2O2; Structural formula: H—O—O—H 7, record 1, English, - hydrogen%20peroxide
Record 1, Key term(s)
- anhydrous hydrogen peroxide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Pharmacie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Préparation de la pâte à papier
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- peroxyde d'hydrogène
1, record 1, French, peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dioxidane 2, record 1, French, dioxidane
correct, masculine noun
- eau oxygénée pure 3, record 1, French, eau%20oxyg%C3%A9n%C3%A9e%20pure
see observation, feminine noun
- bioxyde d'hydrogène 4, record 1, French, bioxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
avoid, masculine noun, rare
- peroxyde 5, record 1, French, peroxyde
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] espèce chimique [de] formule H2O2 [qui] se présente sous la forme d'un liquide bleu pâle sirupeux, qui se solidifie à -0,46 °C et qui est nettement plus dense que l'eau [...] 6, record 1, French, - peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On distingue notamment : a) l'eau oxygénée concentrée, solution aqueuse acide contenant 30 % en poids de peroxyde d'hydrogène, utilisée avec précautions contre certaines lésions de la peau; b) l'eau oxygénée officinale, contenant environ 3 % en poids (8 à 12 % en volume) de peroxyde d'hydrogène, utilisée comme hémostatique et comme désinfectant. L'eau oxygénée concentrée à 20 volumes est utilisée pour la décoloration des cheveux. 7, record 1, French, - peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
On ne peut faire bouillir l'eau oxygénée pure sous la pression atmosphérique normale, car le liquide se décompose auparavant; il est en effet thermodynamiquement instable à la température ordinaire [...] 6, record 1, French, - peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On appelle ordinairement eau oxygénée les mélanges d'eau et de peroxyde d'hydrogène. 6, record 1, French, - peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
peroxyde d'hydrogène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 1, French, - peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
peroxyde : Ce terme est utilisé dans la vie courante comme abréviation de «peroxyde d'hydrogène», mais n'est pas un synonyme de ce dernier terme au sens strict; ce nom ne correspond pas au numéro CAS (du Chemical Abstracts Service) pour le peroxyde d'hydrogène. La prudence s'impose donc dans son emploi. Voir aussi l'autre fiche pour «peroxyde». 2, record 1, French, - peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
À une concentration de 30 % il est commercialisé sous le nom de «Perhydrol» (voir aussi cette fiche). 8, record 1, French, - peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : H2O2 8, record 1, French, - peroxyde%20d%27hydrog%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Farmacia
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Preparación de la pasta (fabricación de papel)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- peróxido de hidrógeno
1, record 1, Spanish, per%C3%B3xido%20de%20hidr%C3%B3geno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- peróxido 2, record 1, Spanish, per%C3%B3xido
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro, insoluble en alcohol y agua. Las soluciones concentradas son tóxicas e irritantes. Riesgo de explosión. Agente oxidante. 3, record 1, Spanish, - per%C3%B3xido%20de%20hidr%C3%B3geno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: H2O2 4, record 1, Spanish, - per%C3%B3xido%20de%20hidr%C3%B3geno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-02-06
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hydroperoxide
1, record 2, English, hydroperoxide
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
hydroperoxides: Monosubstitution products of hydrogen peroxide (dioxidane), HOOH, having the skeleton ROOH, in which R is any organyl group. 2, record 2, English, - hydroperoxide
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compounds in which R is acyl are known as "peroxy acids." 2, record 2, English, - hydroperoxide
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- hydroperoxyde
1, record 2, French, hydroperoxyde
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de monosubstitution du peroxyde d'hydrogène (dioxydane) HOOH, de squelette ROOH, où R désigne un groupe organyle. 2, record 2, French, - hydroperoxyde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les composés dans lesquels R est un groupe acyle sont nommés «peroxyacides». 2, record 2, French, - hydroperoxyde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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