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HYDROCARBON SYNTHESIS [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ethyl bromide
1, record 1, English, ethyl%20bromide
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- bromoethane 2, record 1, English, bromoethane
correct
- monobromoethane 3, record 1, English, monobromoethane
- bromic ether 4, record 1, English, bromic%20ether
- hydrobromic ether 5, record 1, English, hydrobromic%20ether
- fluorocarbon-160B 6, record 1, English, fluorocarbon%2D160B
- Freon 160B 6, record 1, English, Freon%20160B
correct, trademark
- CFC 160B 6, record 1, English, CFC%20160B
correct, trademark
- F 160B 6, record 1, English, F%20160B
- R 160B 6, record 1, English, R%20160B
- Halon 2001 7, record 1, English, Halon%202001
- BrCC 7, record 1, English, BrCC
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hydrocarbon derivative which is used in organic synthesis, in medicine(anesthetic), as a refrigerant, a solvent and a grain and fruit fumigant. 8, record 1, English, - ethyl%20bromide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H5Br or CH3CH2Br 8, record 1, English, - ethyl%20bromide
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bromure d'éthyle
1, record 1, French, bromure%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bromoéthane 2, record 1, French, bromo%C3%A9thane
correct
- brométhyle 3, record 1, French, brom%C3%A9thyle
masculine noun
- Fréon 160B 4, record 1, French, Fr%C3%A9on%20160B
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- CFC 160B 4, record 1, French, CFC%20160B
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- F 160B 4, record 1, French, F%20160B
masculine noun
- R 160B 4, record 1, French, R%20160B
masculine noun
- Halon 2001 2, record 1, French, Halon%202001
masculine noun
- Halon 2.001 4, record 1, French, Halon%202%2E001
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dérivé d'hydrocarbure utilisé comme frigorigène. 5, record 1, French, - bromure%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'une de ces méthodes [qui nous permettent d'obtenir des germes de tubercules] consiste à traiter les microtubercules, pendant 24 heures, avec la vapeur diluée d'une liquide volatil appelé brométhyle. 6, record 1, French, - bromure%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H5Br ou CH3CH2Br 7, record 1, French, - bromure%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
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
- bromuro de etilo
1, record 1, Spanish, bromuro%20de%20etilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- brometilo 2, record 1, Spanish, brometilo
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro, soluble en alcohol y éter. Poco soluble en agua. Tóxico. Inflamable. 3, record 1, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20etilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H5Br o CH3CH2Br 4, record 1, Spanish, - bromuro%20de%20etilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acetonitrile
1, record 2, English, acetonitrile
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- methyl cyanide 2, record 2, English, methyl%20cyanide
correct
- ethanenitrile 3, record 2, English, ethanenitrile
correct
- ethane nitrile 4, record 2, English, ethane%20nitrile
avoid
- cyanomethane 3, record 2, English, cyanomethane
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless liquid soluble in water [that is] used in organic synthesis, as a solvent in hydrocarbon extraction processes, as a specialty solvent, as an intermediate, in the separation of fatty acids from vegetable oils and in the manufacture of synthetic pharmaceuticals. 5, record 2, English, - acetonitrile
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acétonitrile
1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tonitrile
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cyanure de méthyle 2, record 2, French, cyanure%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- éthanenitrile 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9thanenitrile
correct, masculine noun
- éthane-nitrile 4, record 2, French, %C3%A9thane%2Dnitrile
avoid, masculine noun
- nitrile acétique 4, record 2, French, nitrile%20ac%C3%A9tique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique d'odeur agréable, qui bout à 81 °C, obtenu comme sous-produit de la transformation du propylène en acrylonitrile, dont l'hydrolyse donne de l'acide acétique et de l'ammoniac, qui constitue un bon solvant et qui est souvent employé pour la synthèse de l'acétamide et de ses dérivés. 5, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tonitrile
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetonitrilo
1, record 2, Spanish, acetonitrilo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cianometano 2, record 2, Spanish, cianometano
masculine noun
- cianuro de metilo 2, record 2, Spanish, cianuro%20de%20metilo
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro de olor aromático, soluble en agua y alcohol. Fuertemente reactivo. Muy tóxico. Inflamable; riesgo de incendio. 3, record 2, Spanish, - acetonitrilo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Petrochemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- pentane
1, record 3, English, pentane
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- amyl hydride 2, record 3, English, amyl%20hydride
correct, rare
- n-pentane 3, record 3, English, n%2Dpentane
correct, see observation
- normal pentane 4, record 3, English, normal%20pentane
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The volatile flammable liquid normal hydrocarbon... used chiefly in gasoline, in organic synthesis, and as a solvent. 5, record 3, English, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless liquid; pleasant odor; freezing point -129.7°C .... Uses: Artificial ice manufacture; low-temperature thermometers; solvent extraction processes; blowing agent in plastics, e.g., expandable polystyrene; pesticide. 6, record 3, English, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pentane: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 7, record 3, English, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the designation UN 1265. 7, record 3, English, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
n-: This abbreviation (of "normal") must be italicized. 8, record 3, English, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
See also the related concepts of "isopentane" and "neopentane." 7, record 3, English, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C5H12 or CH3(CH2)3CH3 7, record 3, English, - pentane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie du pétrole
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pentane
1, record 3, French, pentane
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- hydrure d'amyle 2, record 3, French, hydrure%20d%27amyle
correct, masculine noun, rare
- n-pentane 2, record 3, French, n%2Dpentane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- pentane normal 3, record 3, French, pentane%20normal
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 3, French, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n- : Cette abréviation (de «normal») s'écrit en italique 2, record 3, French, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Voir aussi «isopentane» et «néopentane», qui sont des termes apparentés. 4, record 3, French, - pentane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H12 ou CH3(CH2)3CH3 4, record 3, French, - pentane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Petroquímica
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- pentano
1, record 3, Spanish, pentano
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
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
- butanoic acid
1, record 4, English, butanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- n-butanoic acid 2, record 4, English, n%2Dbutanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- butyric acid 3, record 4, English, butyric%20acid
correct
- n-butyric acid 4, record 4, English, n%2Dbutyric%20acid
correct, see observation
- ethylacetic acid 4, record 4, English, ethylacetic%20acid
correct
- normal butyric acid 2, record 4, English, normal%20butyric%20acid
correct, see observation
- propylformic acid 5, record 4, English, propylformic%20acid
correct
- ethyl acetic acid 6, record 4, English, ethyl%20acetic%20acid
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Colorless liquid, penetrating and obnoxious odor... Miscible in water, alcohol, and ether... Occurs as glyceride in animal milk fats. Produced as a by-product in hydrocarbon synthesis, by oxidation of butyraldehyde... Use :Synthesis of butyrate ester perfume and flavor ingredients, pharmaceuticals, deliming agent, disinfectants, emulsifying agents, sweetening gasolines. 7, record 4, English, - butanoic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
butanoic acid: 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. 2, record 4, English, - butanoic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n-: This prefix must be italicized. 8, record 4, English, - butanoic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH or C4H8O2 8, record 4, English, - butanoic%20acid
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
- acide butanoïque
1, record 4, French, acide%20butano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- acide n-butanoïque 2, record 4, French, acide%20n%2Dbutano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide butyrique 3, record 4, French, acide%20butyrique
correct, masculine noun
- acide n-butyrique 4, record 4, French, acide%20n%2Dbutyrique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide éthylacétique 4, record 4, French, acide%20%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tique
correct, masculine noun
- acide butyrique normal 5, record 4, French, acide%20butyrique%20normal
correct, masculine noun
- acide propylformique 4, record 4, French, acide%20propylformique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore, huileux, soluble dans l'eau, miscible à l'alcool et à l'éther, présent sous forme de glycéride dans la graisse animale. La sueur et le beurre rance lui doivent leur odeur caractéristique. Entre dans la préparation des essences de fruits et d'aromatisants pour les margarines. 6, record 4, French, - acide%20butano%C3%AFque
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide butanoïque : 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. 5, record 4, French, - acide%20butano%C3%AFque
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 7, record 4, French, - acide%20butano%C3%AFque
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH ou C4H8O2 7, record 4, French, - acide%20butano%C3%AFque
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
- ácido butanoico
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20butanoico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- ácido butírico 2, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20but%C3%ADrico
correct, masculine noun
- ácido etilacétoco 1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20etilac%C3%A9toco
masculine noun
- ácido propilfórmico 1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20propilf%C3%B3rmico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido de olor característico, que se obtiene por fermentación de azucares por Bacilus butyricus. 2, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20butanoico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3CH2CH2C(O)OH o C4H8O2 3, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20butanoico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Clothes Cleaning and Dyeing Services
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- dye synthesis
1, record 5, English, dye%20synthesis
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
benzene : A volatile, flammable, colorless liquid hydrocarbon used as an illuminant, a solvent for fats and resins, a raw material in dye synthesis... 1, record 5, English, - dye%20synthesis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Teinturerie
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- synthèse de colorants
1, record 5, French, synth%C3%A8se%20de%20colorants
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cycle benzénique [...] Les spectres U.V. - Visibles des composés aromatiques se modifient [...] lorsque des substituants sont introduits dans ces molécules; ce qui a mené à la synthèse d'une foule de colorants. Le benzène [...] est à la base de très nombreuses matières plastiques, résines, colorants [...] et textiles [...] Il est utilisés dans la synthèse des colorants. 1, record 5, French, - synth%C3%A8se%20de%20colorants
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-08-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Chemistry
- Combustion and Fuels (Fireplaces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cyclohexane synthesis
1, record 6, English, cyclohexane%20synthesis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... cyclohexane synthesis... Cyclohexane is synthesized by hydrogenation of benzene. It is a colorless hydrocarbon, insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol or ether. 1, record 6, English, - cyclohexane%20synthesis
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Chimie
- Combustion et combustibles (Foyers)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- synthèse de cyclohexane
1, record 6, French, synth%C3%A8se%20de%20cyclohexane
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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