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1 4-BUTANEDIOL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- poly(butylene naphthalate)
1, record 1, English, poly%28butylene%20naphthalate%29
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PBN 1, record 1, English, PBN
correct, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A polyester based on 1, 4-butanediol and 2, 6-naphthalenedicarboxylic acid(or one of its esters). 1, record 1, English, - poly%28butylene%20naphthalate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poly(butylene naphthalate); PBN: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by ISO. 2, record 1, English, - poly%28butylene%20naphthalate%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- poly(butylène naphtalate)
1, record 1, French, poly%28butyl%C3%A8ne%20naphtalate%29
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PBN 1, record 1, French, PBN
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polyester à base de 1,4-butanédiol et d’acide 2,6-naphthalènedicarboxylique (ou l’un de ses esters). 1, record 1, French, - poly%28butyl%C3%A8ne%20naphtalate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
poly(butylène naphtalate); PBN : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 2, record 1, French, - poly%28butyl%C3%A8ne%20naphtalate%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- busulfan
1, record 2, English, busulfan
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- butane-1,4-diyl dimethanesulfonate 2, record 2, English, butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyl%20dimethanesulfonate
correct
- busulphan 3, record 2, English, busulphan
correct
- 1,4-butanediol dimethanesulfonate 3, record 2, English, 1%2C4%2Dbutanediol%20dimethanesulfonate
avoid
- 1,4-di(methanesulfonyloxy)-butane 3, record 2, English, 1%2C4%2Ddi%28methanesulfonyloxy%29%2Dbutane
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bifunctional cytotoxic alkylating agent, 1, 4-butanediol dimethanesulfonate, an antineoplastic agent unrelated to the nitrogen mustards; used primarily for treatment of chronic granulocytic leukemia and also polycythemia vera and myeloid metaplasia; the major side effect is bone marrow depression. 4, record 2, English, - busulfan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14O6S2 or C6H14S2O6 5, record 2, English, - busulfan
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- busulfan
1, record 2, French, busulfan
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- diméthanesulfonate de butane-1,4-diyle 2, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thanesulfonate%20de%20butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyle
correct, masculine noun
- busulphan 3, record 2, French, busulphan
avoid, masculine noun
- di(méthanesulfonyloxy)-1,4 butane 4, record 2, French, di%28m%C3%A9thanesulfonyloxy%29%2D1%2C4%20butane
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Poudre cristalline, insoluble dans l'eau, peu soluble dans l'alcool utilisé entre autres dans le traitement de la leucémie myéloïde. 5, record 2, French, - busulfan
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14S2O6 ou C6H14O6S2 6, record 2, French, - busulfan
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- busulfano
1, record 2, Spanish, busulfano
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- busulfán 2, record 2, Spanish, busulf%C3%A1n
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fármaco alquilante antineoplásico. 2, record 2, Spanish, - busulfano
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] utilizado para el tratamiento de la leucemia mielógena crónica, y neoplasia de la médula ósea. 2, record 2, Spanish, - busulfano
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H14O6S2 o C6H14S2O6 3, record 2, Spanish, - busulfano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-12-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- butane-1,4-diyl bis(2-methylprop-2-enoate)
1, record 3, English, butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyl%20bis%282%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denoate%29
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- butane-1,4-diyl dimethacrylate 1, record 3, English, butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyl%20dimethacrylate
correct
- 1,4-butanediol dimethacrylate 2, record 3, English, 1%2C4%2Dbutanediol%20dimethacrylate
avoid, see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butane-1,4-diyl bis(2-methylprop-2-enoate): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyl%20bis%282%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denoate%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1, 4-butanediol dimethacrylate : incorrect form. 3, record 3, English, - butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyl%20bis%282%2Dmethylprop%2D2%2Denoate%29
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bis(2-méthylprop-2-énoate) de butane-1,4-diyle
1, record 3, French, bis%282%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%29%20de%20butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- diméthacrylate de butane-1,4-diyle 1, record 3, French, dim%C3%A9thacrylate%20de%20butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyle
correct, masculine noun
- diméthacrylate de 1,4-butanediol 2, record 3, French, dim%C3%A9thacrylate%20de%201%2C4%2Dbutanediol
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bis(2-méthylprop-2-énoate) de butane-1,4-diyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - bis%282%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%29%20de%20butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diméthacrylate de 1,4-butanediol : forme fautive. 3, record 3, French, - bis%282%2Dm%C3%A9thylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%29%20de%20butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tetrahydrofuran
1, record 4, English, tetrahydrofuran
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- THF 2, record 4, English, THF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tetramethylene oxide 3, record 4, English, tetramethylene%20oxide
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Properties : Water-white liquid with ethereal odor;... Soluble in water and organic solvents. Derivation :(1) Catalytic hydrogenation of furan with nickel catalyst.(2) Acid-catalyzed dehydration of 1, 4-butanediol. Grades : Technical; spectrophotometric.... Hazard : Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Tolerance, 200 ppm in air. Flammable limits in air 2 to 11. 8%. Uses : Solvent for natural and synthetic resins,... Grignard reactions, lithium aluminum hydride reductions, and polymerizations; chemical intermediate and monomer. Shipping regulations :(Rail, Air) Flammable Liquid label. Not acceptable passenger. 2, record 4, English, - tetrahydrofuran
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tétrahydrofurane
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9trahydrofurane
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tétrahydrofuranne 2, record 4, French, t%C3%A9trahydrofuranne
correct, masculine noun
- oxyde de tétraméthylène 3, record 4, French, oxyde%20de%20t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- époxy-1-4-butane 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9poxy%2D1%2D4%2Dbutane
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore, odeur éthérée, [...] S'oxyde lentement à l'air en donnant des peroxydes explosifs. Miscible eau et solvants usuels. [...] Utilisation : solvant (hauts polymères, plastiques, adhésifs, encres, peintures, filature), solvant réactionnel, synthèse organique. 3, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9trahydrofurane
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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