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BENZENESULFONIC ACID [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- benzenesulfonyl chloride
1, record 1, English, benzenesulfonyl%20chloride
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- benzene sulfonechloride 1, record 1, English, benzene%20sulfonechloride
avoid
- benzenesulfonic acid chloride 1, record 1, English, benzenesulfonic%20acid%20chloride
avoid
- benzenesulfonic chloride 1, record 1, English, benzenesulfonic%20chloride
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Benzenesulfonyl chloride.... Prepared from benzene and chlorosulfonic acid or from the sodium salt of benzenesulfonic acid and PCl5 or POCl3. 2, record 1, English, - benzenesulfonyl%20chloride
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H6ClO2S or C6H5-SO2Cl 3, record 1, English, - benzenesulfonyl%20chloride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chlorure de benzènesulfonyle
1, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8nesulfonyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chlorure de benzène-sulfonyle 2, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8ne%2Dsulfonyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H6ClO2S ou C6H5-SO2Cl 3, record 1, French, - chlorure%20de%20benz%C3%A8nesulfonyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- disodium 2,2'-ethene-1,2-diylbis{5-[(anilinocarbonyl)amino]benzene-1-sulfonate}
1, record 2, English, disodium%202%2C2%27%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenzene%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 2,2'-(1,2-ethenediyl)bis[5-[[(phenylamino)carbonyl]amino]benzenesulfonic acid] disodium salt 1, record 2, English, 2%2C2%27%2D%281%2C2%2Dethenediyl%29bis%5B5%2D%5B%5B%28phenylamino%29carbonyl%5Damino%5Dbenzenesulfonic%20acid%5D%20disodium%20salt
correct, see observation
- Blancophor R 2, record 2, English, Blancophor%20R
correct, trademark
- Photine R 2, record 2, English, Photine%20R
correct, trademark
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fluorescent dye for cellulose, protein fibers, nylon, wool or paper. 3, record 2, English, - disodium%202%2C2%27%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenzene%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
disodium 2,2’-ethene-1,2-diylbis{5-[(anilinocarbonyl)amino]benzene-1-sulfonate}: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - disodium%202%2C2%27%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenzene%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
2, 2’-(1, 2-ethenediyl) bis[ 5-[[(phenylamino) carbonyl] amino] benzenesulfonic acid] disodium salt : CAS name. 1, record 2, English, - disodium%202%2C2%27%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenzene%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial names, such as: C.I. Fluorescent Brightener 30; C.I. 40600; Blancol C; Leucophor R; Lumisol RV; Phorwite RN; Pontamine White BR; Tintophen X. 4, record 2, English, - disodium%202%2C2%27%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenzene%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C28H22N4Na2O8S2 4, record 2, English, - disodium%202%2C2%27%2Dethene%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenzene%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 2,2'-éthène-1,2-diylbis{5-[(anilinocarbonyl)amino]benzène-1-sulfonate} de disodium
1, record 2, French, 2%2C2%27%2D%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D%20de%20disodium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Blancophor R 1, record 2, French, Blancophor%20R
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,2'-éthène-1,2-diylbis{5-[(anilinocarbonyl)amino]benzène-1-sulfonate} de disodium : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - 2%2C2%27%2D%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D%20de%20disodium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C28H22N4Na2O8S2 2, record 2, French, - 2%2C2%27%2D%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddiylbis%7B5%2D%5B%28anilinocarbonyl%29amino%5Dbenz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2Dsulfonate%7D%20de%20disodium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-12-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- benzenesulfonic acid
1, record 3, English, benzenesulfonic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- benzenesulphonic acid 2, record 3, English, benzenesulphonic%20acid
- phenylsulphonic acid 3, record 3, English, phenylsulphonic%20acid
- benzene sulphonic acid 4, record 3, English, benzene%20sulphonic%20acid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Intermediate in the manufacture of phenol. 5, record 3, English, - benzenesulfonic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A derivative of benzene, which exists as a colourless oil. It is formed when benzene reacts with concentrated sulphuric acid. The parent molecule itself is much less important than its derivatives with alkyl groups in the para position of the ring, which are the archetypal detergents. 6, record 3, English, - benzenesulfonic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
benzenesulfonic acid : form recommended by the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 7, record 3, English, - benzenesulfonic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H5SO2OH 8, record 3, English, - benzenesulfonic%20acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide benzènesulfonique
1, record 3, French, acide%20benz%C3%A8nesulfonique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acide benzène-sulfonique 2, record 3, French, acide%20benz%C3%A8ne%2Dsulfonique
masculine noun
- acide benzène sulfonique 3, record 3, French, acide%20benz%C3%A8ne%20sulfonique
masculine noun
- acide phénylsulfonique 4, record 3, French, acide%20ph%C3%A9nylsulfonique
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide benzènesulfonique : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 5, record 3, French, - acide%20benz%C3%A8nesulfonique
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H5SO2OH 6, record 3, French, - acide%20benz%C3%A8nesulfonique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido bencenosulfónico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20bencenosulf%C3%B3nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agujas o placas, solubles en agua y alcohol, algo en benceno. No solubles en éter. Tóxico por ingestión e inhalación. Irritante. 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20bencenosulf%C3%B3nico
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H5SO2OH 3, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20bencenosulf%C3%B3nico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 2-amino-5-[(4-sulfophenyl)diazenyl]benzenesulfonic acid
1, record 4, English, 2%2Damino%2D5%2D%5B%284%2Dsulfophenyl%29diazenyl%5Dbenzenesulfonic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 4-aminoazobenzene-3,4'-disulfonic acid 2, record 4, English, 4%2Daminoazobenzene%2D3%2C4%27%2Ddisulfonic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-amino-5-[(4-sulfophenyl) diazenyl] benzenesulfonic acid : form recommended by the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 4, English, - 2%2Damino%2D5%2D%5B%284%2Dsulfophenyl%29diazenyl%5Dbenzenesulfonic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
4-aminobenzene-3,4’-disulfonic acid: form also recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 3, record 4, English, - 2%2Damino%2D5%2D%5B%284%2Dsulfophenyl%29diazenyl%5Dbenzenesulfonic%20acid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acide 2-amino-5-[(4-sulfophényl)diazényl]benzènesulfonique
1, record 4, French, acide%202%2Damino%2D5%2D%5B%284%2Dsulfoph%C3%A9nyl%29diaz%C3%A9nyl%5Dbenz%C3%A8nesulfonique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- acide 4-aminoazobenzène-3,4'-disulfonique 2, record 4, French, acide%204%2Daminoazobenz%C3%A8ne%2D3%2C4%27%2Ddisulfonique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide 2-amino-5-[(4-sulfophényl)diazényl]benzènesulfonique : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 4, French, - acide%202%2Damino%2D5%2D%5B%284%2Dsulfoph%C3%A9nyl%29diaz%C3%A9nyl%5Dbenz%C3%A8nesulfonique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide 4-aminoazobenzène-3,4'-disulfonique : forme aussi recommandée par l'UICPA (l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 3, record 4, French, - acide%202%2Damino%2D5%2D%5B%284%2Dsulfoph%C3%A9nyl%29diaz%C3%A9nyl%5Dbenz%C3%A8nesulfonique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1984-11-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sulfonic acid
1, record 5, English, sulfonic%20acid
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A compound with the radical-SO2OH, derived by the sulfuric acid replacement of a hydrogen atom; for example, conversion of benzene, C6H6, to the water-soluble benzenesulfonic acid, C6H5SO3H, by treatment with sulfuric acid; used to make dyes and drugs. 2, record 5, English, - sulfonic%20acid
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- acide sulfonique
1, record 5, French, acide%20sulfonique
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- dérivé sulfoné 1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9riv%C3%A9%20sulfon%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
sulfoné. Se dit des dérivés des corps organiques, appelés aussi acides sulfoniques, qui renferment le radical univalent - SO2 - OH. (...) Les dérivés sulfonés (...) se forment en série aromatique avec la plus grande facilité, la fixation du radical SO3H s'effectuant sur le noyau par substitution à un atome d'hydrogène. 1, record 5, French, - acide%20sulfonique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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