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Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
CH3COOCH(CH3)2
formula, see observation
108-21-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound having the formula C5H10O2 or CH3COOCH(CH3) 2, appearing under the form of a colorless liquid with an aromatic odour, derived by reacting isopropyl alcohol with acetic acid in the presence of catalysts, used as a solvent for nitrocellulose and resin gums, in paints, lacquers and printing inks, in organic synthesis and perfumery.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
CH3COOCH(CH3)2
formula, see observation
108-21-4
CAS number
OBS

isopropanolamine : nom commercial.

OBS

Formule chimique : C5H10O2 ou CH3COOCH(CH3)2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H10O2
formula, see observation
CH3COOCH(CH3)2
formula, see observation
108-21-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : C5H10O2 o CH3COOCH(CH3)2

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Record 2 2003-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Air Pollution
  • Chemistry
DEF

A radical formed from an organic acid by removal of a hydroxyl group; the general formula is RCO. where R may be aliphatic, alicyclic, or aromatic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Pollution de l'air
  • Chimie
DEF

Radical libre obtenu en retirant un radical hydroxyle à un acide organique.

OBS

Par exemple, par clivage homolytique de RCO-OH, on obtient RCO. + HO..

OBS

Par convention, un radical libre est indiqué par un point à droite dans le tiers supérieur de la ligne.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Contaminación del aire
  • Química
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Record 3 1987-06-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
DEF

A pungent, aromatic, yellowish or reddish-yellow liquid obtained from the... American sassafras(Sassafras albidum) ;soluble in organic solvents, glacial acetic acid, and carbon disulfide; used for flavors, perfumes, and medicines.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
DEF

Huile essentielle jaune-rougeâtre, extraite des racines de Sassafras officinale Nees; contient : safrol 80%, d-camphre, eugénol, [alpha]-pinène, phellandrène.

OBS

Sassafras : Sassafras albidum ou officinale (...) Le bois et la racine fournissent, par distillation, une essence (...) employée en parfumerie et autrefois utilisée comme dépuratif (...) Les feuilles séchées et pulvérisées sont employées comme condiment et aromatisant (...)

Spanish

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