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Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- bis(eta5-pentadienyl)iron
1, record 1, English, bis%28eta5%2Dpentadienyl%29iron
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ferrocene 2, record 1, English, ferrocene
correct
- biscyclopentadienyliron 3, record 1, English, biscyclopentadienyliron
avoid
- dicyclopentadienyliron 4, record 1, English, dicyclopentadienyliron
avoid
- dicyclopentadienyl iron 3, record 1, English, dicyclopentadienyl%20iron
avoid
- di-2,4-cyclopentadien-1-yliron 3, record 1, English, di%2D2%2C4%2Dcyclopentadien%2D1%2Dyliron
avoid
- iron bis(cyclopentadiene) 3, record 1, English, iron%20bis%28cyclopentadiene%29
avoid
- iron dicyclopentadienyl 3, record 1, English, iron%20dicyclopentadienyl
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coordination compound of ferrous iron and two molecules of cyclopentadiene in which the organic portions have typically aromatic chemical properties whose activity is intermediate between phenol and anisole, which constitutes the first compound shown to have the "sandwich" structure found in certain types of metallocene molecules, and which is used as an additive to fuel oils to improve efficiency of combustion and eliminate smoke, as an antiknock agent, a catalyst, a coating for missiles and satellites, a high-temperature lubricant, an intermediate for high temperature polymers and an ultraviolet absorber. 5, record 1, English, - bis%28eta5%2Dpentadienyl%29iron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bis(eta5-pentadienyl)iron: The word "eta" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; the number "5" following it is a superscript. 5, record 1, English, - bis%28eta5%2Dpentadienyl%29iron
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: (C5H5)2Fe or C10H10Fe 5, record 1, English, - bis%28eta5%2Dpentadienyl%29iron
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ferrocène
1, record 1, French, ferroc%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bis(êta5-pentadiényl)fer 2, record 1, French, bis%28%C3%AAta5%2Dpentadi%C3%A9nyl%29fer
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- bis cyclopentadiényl-fer 3, record 1, French, bis%20cyclopentadi%C3%A9nyl%2Dfer
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique où l'atome de fer est logé «en sandwich» entre les deux plans pentagonaux C5H5, qui se présente sous la forme d'aiguilles orange à odeur de camphre et s'oxyde en donnant le cation ferricinium bleu, et que l'on utilise comme antidétonant. 4, record 1, French, - ferroc%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bis(êta5-pentadiényl)fer : Le mot «êta» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou mis en italique; le chiffre «5» qui le suit est en exposant. 4, record 1, French, - ferroc%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (C5H5)2Fe ou C10H10Fe 4, record 1, French, - ferroc%C3%A8ne
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
- ferroceno
1, record 1, Spanish, ferroceno
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sólido cristalino naranja, con olor a alcanfor. Insoluble en agua, ligeramente soluble en benceno, éter y éter del petróleo. Despide productos tóxicos al calentar o descomponer. 2, record 1, Spanish, - ferroceno
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: (C5H5)2Fe o C10H10Fe 3, record 1, Spanish, - ferroceno
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- (trifluoromethyl)benzene
1, record 2, English, %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- benzotrifluoride 2, record 2, English, benzotrifluoride
correct, see observation
- toluene trifluoride 2, record 2, English, toluene%20trifluoride
avoid
- trifluoromethylbenzene 2, record 2, English, trifluoromethylbenzene
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a water-white liquid having an aromatic odor which is highly toxic by inhalation, is flammable, and is used as an intermediate for dyes and pharmaceuticals, as a solvent and a dielectric fluid, a vulcanizing agent and in the manufacture of insecticides. 3, record 2, English, - %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(trifluoromethyl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
benzotrifluoride: a commercial name. 1, record 2, English, - %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H5F3 4, record 2, English, - %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- (trifluorométhyl)benzène
1, record 2, French, %28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- trifluorure de benzényle 2, record 2, French, trifluorure%20de%20benz%C3%A9nyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(trifluorométhyl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - %28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H5F3 3, record 2, French, - %28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- benzotrifluoruro
1, record 2, Spanish, benzotrifluoruro
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química : C7H5F3 2, record 2, Spanish, - benzotrifluoruro
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Pharmacology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- dill oil
1, record 3, English, dill%20oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- dillseed oil 2, record 3, English, dillseed%20oil
correct
- anethum oil 3, record 3, English, anethum%20oil
correct
- dill seed oil 4, record 3, English, dill%20seed%20oil
correct
- dill fruit oil 4, record 3, English, dill%20fruit%20oil
correct
- oil of dill 4, record 3, English, oil%20of%20dill
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless or pale yellow oil having a sweetish acrid taste that is obtained from the dried ripe fruits of the dill and is used as an aromatic carminative and as a flavoring agent. 5, record 3, English, - dill%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dill: ... a European herb (Anethum graveolens) with aromatic foliage and seeds both of which are used in flavoring pickles and other foods. 5, record 3, English, - dill%20oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
- Pharmacologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- essence d'aneth
1, record 3, French, essence%20d%27aneth
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide huileux, incolore ou jaune pâle, tiré des graines séchées d'Anethum graveolens (aneth odorant). 2, record 3, French, - essence%20d%27aneth
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisations : parfumerie, liqueurs, thérapeutique, savonnerie. 3, record 3, French, - essence%20d%27aneth
Record 3, Key term(s)
- essence de fenouil bâtard
- huile de fenouil bâtard
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
- Farmacología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- esencia de eneldo
1, record 3, Spanish, esencia%20de%20eneldo
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- aceite de eneldo 2, record 3, Spanish, aceite%20de%20eneldo
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-10-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- benzyl cinnamate
1, record 4, English, benzyl%20cinnamate
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- benzyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate 2, record 4, English, benzyl%203%2Dphenylprop%2D2%2Denoate
correct
- 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid phenylmethyl ester 3, record 4, English, 3%2Dphenyl%2D2%2Dpropenoic%20acid%20phenylmethyl%20ester
former designation, avoid
- cinnamein 1, record 4, English, cinnamein
avoid
- trans-cinnamic acid benzyl ester 3, record 4, English, trans%2Dcinnamic%20acid%20benzyl%20ester
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of an aromatic white crystalline ester which is found in balsam of Peru, in balsam of Tolu and in styrax, is soluble in alcohol, is insoluble in water, and which is used in perfumery, in pharmacy and as a flavoring agent in foods. 2, record 4, English, - benzyl%20cinnamate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formulas: C9H7O2●C7H7 or C16H14O2 or C6H5OH=CHCOOCH2C6H5 4, record 4, English, - benzyl%20cinnamate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- cinnamate de benzyle
1, record 4, French, cinnamate%20de%20benzyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- 3-phénylprop-2-énoate de benzyle 2, record 4, French, 3%2Dph%C3%A9nylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20benzyle
correct, masculine noun
- trans-cinnamate de benzyle 3, record 4, French, trans%2Dcinnamate%20de%20benzyle
correct, masculine noun
- cinnaméine 4, record 4, French, cinnam%C3%A9ine
avoid, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit aromatique blanc (tirant parfois sur le jaune), de structure cristalline, naturellement présent dans certains baumes [baume de Tolu, baume du Pérou], insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé en parfumerie, pharmacie, alimentation (aromatisant). 5, record 4, French, - cinnamate%20de%20benzyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formules chimiques : C9H7O2●C7H7 ou C16H14O2 ou C6H5OH=CHCOOCH2C6H5 6, record 4, French, - cinnamate%20de%20benzyle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cinamato de bencilo
1, record 4, Spanish, cinamato%20de%20bencilo
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : C9H7O2●C7H7 o C16H14O2 o C6H5OH=CHCOOCH2C6H5 2, record 4, Spanish, - cinamato%20de%20bencilo
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