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ACROLEIN [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- prop-2-enal
1, record 1, English, prop%2D2%2Denal
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- acraldehyde 2, record 1, English, acraldehyde
correct
- acrolein 3, record 1, English, acrolein
correct
- trans-acrolein 4, record 1, English, trans%2Dacrolein
correct, see observation
- acrylaldehyde 5, record 1, English, acrylaldehyde
correct
- acrylic aldehyde 2, record 1, English, acrylic%20aldehyde
correct
- allyl aldehyde 4, record 1, English, allyl%20aldehyde
correct
- Aqualin 2, record 1, English, Aqualin
trademark
- ethylene aldehyde 4, record 1, English, ethylene%20aldehyde
correct
- propenal 6, record 1, English, propenal
correct
- 2-propenal 2, record 1, English, 2%2Dpropenal
correct
- 2-propen-1-one 4, record 1, English, 2%2Dpropen%2D1%2Done
obsolete
- propylene aldehyde 4, record 1, English, propylene%20aldehyde
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The simplest member of a class of unsaturated aldehydes in the form of a yellow, irritant, pungent liquid, that is used in making plastics, perfumes, as a warning agent in methyl chloride refrigerant, in organic synthesis and for aquatic herbicides. 7, record 1, English, - prop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prop-2-enal: 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, - prop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acrolein : term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network(NAPS). 7, record 1, English, - prop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
trans-: This prefix must be italicized. 1, record 1, English, - prop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Acquinite; Aqualine; Biocide; Crolean; Magnacide; NSC-8819; RCRA waste number P003; Slimicide; UN 1092. 7, record 1, English, - prop%2D2%2Denal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H4O or CH2=CHC(O)H or CH2CH-CHO or CH2=CH-CH=O 7, record 1, English, - prop%2D2%2Denal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- prop-2-énal
1, record 1, French, prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acraldéhyde 2, record 1, French, acrald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- acroléine 3, record 1, French, acrol%C3%A9ine
correct, feminine noun
- trans-acroléine 2, record 1, French, trans%2Dacrol%C3%A9ine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- acrylaldéhyde 4, record 1, French, acrylald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- aldéhyde acrylique 5, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20acrylique
correct, masculine noun
- aldéhyde allylique 6, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20allylique
correct, masculine noun
- Aqualin 7, record 1, French, Aqualin
trademark, masculine noun
- aldéhyde éthylénique 8, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
- propénal 9, record 1, French, prop%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- 2-propénal 2, record 1, French, 2%2Dprop%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- 2-propèn-1-one 2, record 1, French, 2%2Dprop%C3%A8n%2D1%2Done
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé qui constitue le prototype des aldéhydes éthyléniques conjugués, qui doit son nom à son odeur et à son caractère lacrymogène, qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide incolore utilisé dans les gaz de combat, les désinfectants, les colorants, les accélérateurs de vulcanisation, les parfums synthétiques et les herbicides pour plantes aquatiques. 10, record 1, French, - prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prop-2-énal : 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. 2, record 1, French, - prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acroléine : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RSNPA). 10, record 1, French, - prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
trans- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 2, record 1, French, - prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H4O ou CH2=CHC(O)H ou CH2CH-CHO ou CH2=CH-CH=O 10, record 1, French, - prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9nal
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
- acroleína
1, record 1, Spanish, acrole%C3%ADna
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- acrilaldehído 2, record 1, Spanish, acrilaldeh%C3%ADdo
masculine noun
- aldehído acrílico 3, record 1, Spanish, aldeh%C3%ADdo%20acr%C3%ADlico
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro o amarillento de olor desagradable. Soluble en agua, alcohol y éter. Muy tóxico por inhalación e ingestión. Fuerte irritante de los ojos y de la piel. Inflamable, riesgo de incendio. 3, record 1, Spanish, - acrole%C3%ADna
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C3H4O o CH2=CHC(O)H o CH2CH-CHO o CH2=CH-CH=O 4, record 1, Spanish, - acrole%C3%ADna
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- prop-2-en-1-ol
1, record 2, English, prop%2D2%2Den%2D1%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- allyl alcohol 2, record 2, English, allyl%20alcohol
correct
- 2-propen-1-ol 4, record 2, English, 2%2Dpropen%2D1%2Dol
- 1-propenol-3 4, record 2, English, 1%2Dpropenol%2D3
- vinyl carbinol 4, record 2, English, vinyl%20carbinol
- propenyl alcohol 5, record 2, English, propenyl%20alcohol
- allylalcohol 6, record 2, English, allylalcohol
- propenol 6, record 2, English, propenol
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid having a pungent mustard-like odor that is used as an herbicide, a military poison gas, an ester in resins and plasticizers, an intermediate for pharmaceuticals and other organic chemicals, and for the manufacture of glycerol and acrolein. 7, record 2, English, - prop%2D2%2Den%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prop-2-en-1-ol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - prop%2D2%2Den%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH2=CH-CH2OH or C3H6O 8, record 2, English, - prop%2D2%2Den%2D1%2Dol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- prop-2-én-1-ol
1, record 2, French, prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- alcool allylique 2, record 2, French, alcool%20allylique
correct, masculine noun
- 1-propénol-3 3, record 2, French, 1%2Dprop%C3%A9nol%2D3
masculine noun
- propénol-1,3 4, record 2, French, prop%C3%A9nol%2D1%2C3
masculine noun, obsolete
- vinylcarbinol 5, record 2, French, vinylcarbinol
masculine noun
- propène-2-ol-1 6, record 2, French, prop%C3%A8ne%2D2%2Dol%2D1
masculine noun, obsolete
- 2-propène-1-ol 3, record 2, French, 2%2Dprop%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dol
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide limpide, incolore, d'une odeur irritante et à saveur brûlante, utilisé, entre autres, [...] pour la préparation du salicylate d'allyle-barbiturique, comme herbicide et comme gaz militaire. 7, record 2, French, - prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prop-2-én-1-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH[indiuce 2]=CH-CH[indiuce 2]OH ou C[indiuce 3]H[indiuce 6]O 8, record 2, French, - prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcohol alílico
1, record 2, Spanish, alcohol%20al%C3%ADlico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro de olor picante. Miscible con agua, alcohol, cloroformo, éter y éter de petróleo. Muy tóxico por ingestión e inhalación. Irrita ojos y piel. Inflamable; riesgo de incendio. Plaguicida. 2, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20al%C3%ADlico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : CH2=CH-CH2OH o C3H6O 3, record 2, Spanish, - alcohol%20al%C3%ADlico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chemical family
1, record 3, English, chemical%20family
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A group of single elements or compounds with a common general name and similar chemical characteristics. For example, acetone, methyl ethyl ketone(MEK), and methyl isobutyl ketone(MIBK) are of the ketone family; acrolein, furfural, and acetaldehyde are of the aldehyde family. 2, record 3, English, - chemical%20family
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chemical family describes the general nature of the chemical. Chemicals belonging to the same family often share certain physical and chemical properties and toxic effects. However, there may also be important differences. For example, toluene and benzene both belong to the aromatic hydrocarbon family. However, benzene is a carcinogen, but toluene is not. 3, record 3, English, - chemical%20family
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- famille chimique
1, record 3, French, famille%20chimique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par «famille chimique», on entend une description générale de la nature du produit chimique. Il arrive souvent que des substances qui appartiennent à la même famille chimique aient des propriétés physiques et chimiques ainsi que des effets toxiques semblables. Cependant, il peut aussi y avoir des différences importantes. Par exemple, le toluène et le benzène appartiennent tous deux à la famille des hydrocarbures aromatiques, mais le benzène est cancérogène alors que le toluène ne l'est pas. 2, record 3, French, - famille%20chimique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les chimistes groupèrent en familles les éléments qui ont des propriétés voisines. 3, record 3, French, - famille%20chimique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- familia química
1, record 3, Spanish, familia%20qu%C3%ADmica
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- CBRNE Weapons
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 1-iodopropan-2-one
1, record 4, English, 1%2Diodopropan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- iodoacetone 2, record 4, English, iodoacetone
correct
- iodacetone 3, record 4, English, iodacetone
former designation, avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A complete list, in so far as is known, of the gases used by the enemy, includes the following :Acrolein, allylisothiocyanate, arsenic trichloride, arsine, bromacetone, bromacetic ether, bromethylmethylketone, bromide of benzyl, bromide of xylyl, bromide of toluyl, bromine, carbon monoxide, carbonyl chloride(phosgene), chloracetone, chlorine, chloropicrin, cyanogen, dichlorethylsulphide(mustard gas), dichlormethylether, dimethylsulphate, diphenylchlorarsine, diphenylfluorarsine, ethyldichlorarsine, formaldehyde, hydrocyanic acid, hydrosulphuric acid, iodacetic ether, iodacetone, methylchlorsulphonic acid, monochlormethylchloroformate(palite), nitrogen peroxide, phenylcarbylamine chloride, phosphine, phosphorus trichloride, sulphur dioxide, sulphur trioxides and trichlormethylchloroformate(diphosgene or superpalite). 4, record 4, English, - 1%2Diodopropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Solid iodine crystals are a dark red/black color. Iodine in aqueous solution is yellow. When an aqueous iodine solution is reacted with acetone, (CH3)2C=O, in the presence of an acid, the yellow color slowly fades as the iodine, I2, is consumed .... The products of the reaction are iodoacetone and hydrogen iodide. 5, record 4, English, - 1%2Diodopropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3-CO-CH2I 6, record 4, English, - 1%2Diodopropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-iodopropan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 4, English, - 1%2Diodopropan%2D2%2Done
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Armes CBRNE
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- 1-iodopropan-2-one
1, record 4, French, 1%2Diodopropan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- iodoacétone 1, record 4, French, iodoac%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- iodacétone 2, record 4, French, iodac%C3%A9tone
former designation, avoid, feminine noun
- iodo-acétone 3, record 4, French, iodo%2Dac%C3%A9tone
former designation, avoid, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-iodopropan-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 4, French, - 1%2Diodopropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3-CO-CH2I 4, record 4, French, - 1%2Diodopropan%2D2%2Done
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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