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Record 1 2023-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
C4H6N2
formula, see observation
CH3-C3H3N2
formula, see observation
H3C-C3H3N2
formula, see observation
822-36-6
CAS number
DEF

An off-white to pale yellow heterocyclic organic compound formed by replacing the hydrogen in position 4 (or 5) of imidazole by a methyl group.

CONT

4-methylimidazole (4-MEI) is a compound used to make certain pharmaceuticals, photographic chemicals, dyes and pigments, cleaning and agricultural chemicals, and rubber products. 4-MEI is formed during the production of certain caramel coloring agents used in many food and drink products. It may also be formed during the cooking, roasting, or other processing of some foods and beverages. ... Studies published in 2007 by the [U.S.] federal government’s National Toxicology Program showed that long-term exposure to 4-MEI resulted in increases in lung cancer in male and female mice. These findings were the basis for the addition of 4-MEI to California’s Proposition 65 list of carcinogens.

CONT

2-methylimidazole and 4-methylimidazole are intermediate/starting materials or components in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, photographic and photothermographic chemicals, dyes and pigments, agricultural chemicals, and rubber. These chemicals have been identified as undesirable by-products in several foods and have been detected in mainstream and sidestream tobacco smoke. The National Cancer Institute nominated 2- and 4-methylimidazole as candidates for toxicity and carcinogenicity studies. Toxicity studies were carried out in male and female F344/N rats and ...

CONT

Concern has arisen about the presence of 4-MEI in caramel color (which is the most-used food and beverage coloring) ... Dark beers and common brands of cola drinks may contain ...

CONT

... Since imidazole also exists in tautomeric forms, either of the nitrogen atoms can bear the hydrogen atom, the two nitrogens become indistinguishable and the numbering becomes rather complex for mono-substituted imidazoles. As a consequence of this, 4-methylimidazole is identical with 5-methylimidazole and, depending on the position of the imino hydrogen, such a compound may be designated either 4-or 5-methylimidazole. As only one substance that may be a single tautomer or an equilibrium mixture is known, it would be incorrect to call it eithier 4-or 5-methylimidazole. Such a compound is instead designated as 4(5)-methylimidazole.

OBS

4(5)-methylimidazole; 4(or 5)-methylimidazole; 5-methylimidazole; 5-methyl-1H-imidazole: 4-methylimidazole and 5-methylimidazole are tautomers (structural isomers that are readily interconvertible) and are therefore usually considered to be synonymous (i.e. considered to be the same chemical compound). They have the same molecular formula and CAS Registry Number (CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service).

OBS

Chemical formulas: C4H6N2 or H3C-C3H3N2

Key term(s)
  • 4-Me-i
  • 4(5)-methyl-1H-imidazol
  • 4-methylimidazol
  • 1H-imidazole, 4-methyl-
  • 1H-imidazole, 5-methyl-
  • imidazole, 4-methyl-
  • imidazole, 4(or 5)-methyl-
  • imidazole (1H), 4-methyl-

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C4H6N2
formula, see observation
CH3-C3H3N2
formula, see observation
H3C-C3H3N2
formula, see observation
822-36-6
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique hétérocyclique de couleur blanc cassé à jaune pâle, formé en remplaçant l'hydrogène en position 4 (ou 5) de l'imidazole par un groupe méthyle.

OBS

Considéré comme étant probablement cancérigène, on retrouve ce produit lors de la fabrication de colorants caramel présents dans beaucoup d'aliments et de boissons (p. ex. boissons à base de cola, bières brunes) et à la suite du rôtissage d'aliments (p. ex. café et viande).

OBS

Il sert à fabriquer des produits pharmaceutiques, des produits pour le nettoyage, des produits utilisés en photographie et en agriculture, des teintures et des pigments, et des produits à base de caoutchouc.

OBS

4(ou 5)-méthylimidazole; 5-méthyl-1H-imidazole; 5-méthylimidazole : Le 4-méthylimidazole et le 5-méthylimidazole sont des tautomères (isomères interconvertibles) et sont donc souvent considérés comme étant le même composé chimique.

OBS

méthyl-4 iminazole : «Imidazole» s'écrit également «iminazole».

OBS

Formules chimiques : C4H6N2 ou H3C-C3H3N2 ou CH3-C3H3N2

Key term(s)
  • méthyl-4 iminazole
  • 4-méthyl-1H-imidazole

Spanish

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Record 2 2009-09-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Surveillance and Formalities (Air Transport)
CONT

POST LANDING CHECK LIST. Once you have landed and are park make sure you go through the following: 1) Shut down your engines. 2) Turn off your magnetos (if you are using them). 3) Turn off your navigation, landing and cockpit lights. 4) Make sure your cowling (radiator) flaps are in the close position.

CONT

Post-landing checks should be carried out well clear of the runway, and where available past the taxiway holding position lines, with the aeroplane fully stopped. Taxiing accidents and the incorrect selection of flap and landing gear levers can be avoided in this manner.

Key term(s)
  • post landing check
  • post-landing check-list
  • post-landing checklist
  • post landing checklist

French

Domaine(s)
  • Contrôles et formalités (Transport aérien)
CONT

Les vérifications après atterrissage devraient être effectuées bien à l'écart de la piste et, si possible, au-delà des lignes de position d'attente sur les voies de circulation, une fois l'avion complètement immobilisé. De cette façon, on peut éviter les accidents de circulation au sol et les erreurs de manipulation des commandes de volets et de train.

Key term(s)
  • vérification après atterrissage
  • liste de vérifications après atterrissage

Spanish

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Record 3 2007-11-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Prostheses
DEF

The abnormal position of the implant in the breast due to incorrect placement of the implant during surgery or due to shifting of the implant position over time.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prothèses
CONT

[...] résultats indésirables des prothèses mammaires qui ne constituent pas des complications réelles mais peuvent provoquer le mécontentement des patientes. Ces imperfections sont les asymétries, le déplacement et la malposition de l'implant, les plis et les « vagues », les bords palpables et le retournement ou rotation des prothèses anatomiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Prótesis
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Record 4 2001-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telephone Services
DEF

A visual numerical display device which indicates to the attendant that s/he has dialled an incorrect or nonexistent internal station number or code and which is provided either in an auxiliary housing or via the alphanumeric display for attendant position.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Services téléphoniques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Servicios telefónicos
DEF

Dispositivo de visualización numérica que indica a la operadora que ha marcado un número o código de estación interna incorrecto o inexistente, que puede estar incluido en un aparato de estación especial o situado en una carcasa auxiliar.

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Record 5 1996-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • CBRNE Weapons
  • Land Forces
OBS

A physical position from which a person can positively detect incorrect procedures or unauthorized acts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Armes CBRNE
  • Forces terrestres
OBS

Position physique d'où une personne peut, avec certitude, déceler des procédures irrégulières ou des actes défendus.

Spanish

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Record 6 1982-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Locks and Locksmithing
OBS

in the Chubb lock, a lever placed among other levers and maintained in raised position when an incorrect key is used or an attempt to pick the lock is made.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Serrurerie
OBS

une des gorges qui, levée trop haut, reste dans cette position bloquant le mouvement du pêne et indiquant la tentative de déverrouillage.

Spanish

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