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OCTADECENOIC ACID [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- (9Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid
1, record 1, English, %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- elaic acid 2, record 1, English, elaic%20acid
correct
- Emersol 210 3, record 1, English, Emersol%20210
correct, trademark
- Metaupon 3, record 1, English, Metaupon
correct, trademark
- (Z)-9-octadecenoic acid 4, record 1, English, %28Z%29%2D9%2Doctadecenoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- cis-octadec-9-enoic acid 4, record 1, English, cis%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- cis-9-octadecenoic acid 5, record 1, English, cis%2D9%2Doctadecenoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- cis-delta9-octadecanoic acid 3, record 1, English, cis%2Ddelta9%2Doctadecanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- 9,10-octadecenoic acid 2, record 1, English, 9%2C10%2Doctadecenoic%20acid
correct
- (Z) octadec-9-enoic acid 1, record 1, English, %28Z%29%20octadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
correct
- octadecenoic acid 3, record 1, English, octadecenoic%20acid
correct
- oleic acid 6, record 1, English, oleic%20acid
correct
- oleinic acid 2, record 1, English, oleinic%20acid
correct
- red oil 7, record 1, English, red%20oil
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A monounsaturated fatty acid, a component of almost all natural fats as well as tall oil. Most oleic acid is derived from animal tallow or vegetable oils. Properties: Commercial grades: Yellow to red oily liquid, lardlike odor, darkens on exposure to air. Insoluble in water; ... Use: Soap base, manufacture of oleates, ointments, cosmetics, polishing compounds, lubricants, ore flotation, intermediate, surface coatings, foodgrade additives. 8, record 1, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(9Z)-octadec-9-enoic acid: 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. 1, record 1, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
cis-; Z-: must be italicized. 1, record 1, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
delta9- or delta-9-. The word delta must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 1, record 1, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formulas: C18H34O2 or CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH 9, record 1, English, - %289Z%29%2Doctadec%2D9%2Denoic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide (9Z)-octadéc-9-énoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide élaïnique 2, record 1, French, acide%20%C3%A9la%C3%AFnique
correct, masculine noun
- Emersol 210 1, record 1, French, Emersol%20210
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Metaupon 1, record 1, French, Metaupon
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- acide (Z)-9-octadécénoïque 1, record 1, French, acide%20%28Z%29%2D9%2Doctad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide cis-octadéc-9-énoïque 3, record 1, French, acide%20cis%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide cis-9-octadécénoïque 1, record 1, French, acide%20cis%2D9%2Doctad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide cis-delta9-octadécanoïque 4, record 1, French, acide%20cis%2Ddelta9%2Doctad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide 9,10-octadécénoïque 1, record 1, French, acide%209%2C10%2Doctad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide (Z) octadéc-9-énoïque 3, record 1, French, acide%20%28Z%29%20octad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide octadécénoïque 1, record 1, French, acide%20octad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- acide oléique 5, record 1, French, acide%20ol%C3%A9ique
correct, masculine noun
- acide oléinique 1, record 1, French, acide%20ol%C3%A9inique
correct, masculine noun
- huile rouge 6, record 1, French, huile%20rouge
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acide (9Z)-octadéc-9-énoïque : 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. 1, record 1, French, - acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cis-; Z- : s'écrit en italique. 1, record 1, French, - acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
delta9- ou delta-9-. Le mot delta doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 1, record 1, French, - acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formules chimiques : C18H34O2 ou CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH 7, record 1, French, - acide%20%289Z%29%2Doctad%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
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
- ácido oleico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20oleico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- aceite rojo 2, record 1, Spanish, aceite%20rojo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido oleoso e incoloro [...] en su configuración cis (la cadena de carbono continúa en el mismo lado del doble enlace). Es un ácido graso no saturado que amarillea con rapidez en contacto con el aire. [...] No es soluble en agua, pero sí en benceno, alcohol, éter y otros muchos disolventes orgánicos. Se solidifica por enfriamiento y funde a 14 °C. 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20oleico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Por hidrogenación del ácido oleico se obtiene el ácido esteárico (saturado). [...] Su isómero trans (ácido elaídico) es sólido y funde a 51 °C; se puede obtener por calentamiento del ácido oleico en presencia de un catalizador. [...] Se utiliza en la fabricación de jabones y cosméticos, en la industria textil y en la limpieza de metales. 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20oleico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Junto con el ácido esteárico y el ácido palmítico se encuentra, en forma de éster, en la mayoría de las grasas y aceites naturales, sobre todo en el aceite de oliva. Se obtiene por hidrólisis del éster y se purifica mediante destilación. 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20oleico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C18H34O2 o CH3(CH2)7CH:CH(CH2)7COOH 4, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20oleico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2000-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- octadecenoic acid 1, record 2, English, octadecenoic%20acid
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide octadécénoïque
1, record 2, French, acide%20octad%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido octadecenoico
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20octadecenoico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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