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METAL COMPLEXING AGENT [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- (methylsulfinyl)methane
1, record 1, English, %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dimethyl sulfoxide 2, record 1, English, dimethyl%20sulfoxide
correct
- DMSO 3, record 1, English, DMSO
correct
- DMSO 3, record 1, English, DMSO
- methyl sulfoxide 4, record 1, English, methyl%20sulfoxide
correct
- dimethyl sulphoxide 5, record 1, English, dimethyl%20sulphoxide
avoid
- dimethylsulfoxide 6, record 1, English, dimethylsulfoxide
avoid
- dimethylsulphoxide 7, record 1, English, dimethylsulphoxide
avoid
- sulfinylbis(methane) 5, record 1, English, sulfinylbis%28methane%29
avoid
- methylsulfinylmethane 5, record 1, English, methylsulfinylmethane
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless, nearly odorless, hygroscopic liquid whith a slightly bitter taste, which readily penetrates skin and other tissues, is combustible, is an extremely powerful aprotic solvent, is soluble in water, alcohol, benzene, acetone and chloroform, has a low toxicity, and is used as a solvent for polymerization and cyanide reactions, as an analytical reagent, in spinning polyacrylonitrile and other synthetic fibers, in industrial cleaners, in pesticides, in paint stripping, in hydraulic fluids, for the presentation of cells at low temperatures, in medicine as an anti-inflammatory and as a metal complexing agent. 8, record 1, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(methylsulfinyl)methane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dimethyl sulfoxide: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 8, record 1, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under many trade names, such as: A 10846; Deltan; Demeso; Demasorb; Demavet; Demsodrox; Dermasorb; Dimexide; Dipirartril-Tropico; DMS-70; DMS-90; Dolicur; Doligur; Domoso; Dromisol; Durasorb; Gamasol 90; Hyadur; Infiltrina; M 176; NSC-763; Rimso-50; Somipront; SQ 9453; Syntexan and Topsym. 8, record 1, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: (CH3)2SO or C2H6OS 8, record 1, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- (méthylsulfinyl)méthane
1, record 1, French, %28m%C3%A9thylsulfinyl%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diméthylsulfoxyde 2, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylsulfoxyde
correct, masculine noun
- DMSO 1, record 1, French, DMSO
correct, masculine noun
- DMSO 1, record 1, French, DMSO
- diméthyl sulfoxyde 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20sulfoxyde
avoid, masculine noun
- méthylsulfinylméthane 4, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylsulfinylm%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- sulfoxyde de diméthyle 1, record 1, French, sulfoxyde%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
- sulfoxyde diméthylique 1, record 1, French, sulfoxyde%20dim%C3%A9thylique
avoid, masculine noun
- diméthyl sulfinone 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20sulfinone
avoid, masculine noun
- sulfoxide diméthyle 5, record 1, French, sulfoxide%20dim%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(méthylsulfinyl)méthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - %28m%C3%A9thylsulfinyl%29m%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
diméthyl sulfoxyde; diméthyl sulfinone : formes incorrectes; font partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 1, record 1, French, - %28m%C3%A9thylsulfinyl%29m%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : (CH3)2SO ou C2H6OS 6, record 1, French, - %28m%C3%A9thylsulfinyl%29m%C3%A9thane
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
- sulfóxido de dimetilo
1, record 1, Spanish, sulf%C3%B3xido%20de%20dimetilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- dimetilsulfóxido 2, record 1, Spanish, dimetilsulf%C3%B3xido
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro, casi inodoro, de sabor amargo, miscible con agua. Penetra completamente en la piel y otros tejidos. Combustible. Tóxico por vía oral. 1, record 1, Spanish, - sulf%C3%B3xido%20de%20dimetilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Biotechnology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- demineralising agent
1, record 2, English, demineralising%20agent
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- demineralizing agent 2, record 2, English, demineralizing%20agent
correct
- chelating agent 3, record 2, English, chelating%20agent
correct
- chelant 4, record 2, English, chelant
correct
- chelator 4, record 2, English, chelator
correct
- sequestring agent 4, record 2, English, sequestring%20agent
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Family of molecules that can form several bonds to a metal ion, in order to deactivate them. 5, record 2, English, - demineralising%20agent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Chelation(from Greek, chelè, meaning claw) is the process of reversible binding(complexation) of a ligand-the chelant, chelator, chelating agent, sequestering agent, or complexing agent-to a metal ion, forming a metal complex, the chelate. The term is generally reserved for complexes in which the metal ion is bound to two or more atoms of the chelating agent, although the bonds may be any combination of coordination or ionic bonds. 4, record 2, English, - demineralising%20agent
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Further experiments showed that by adding a demineralising agent (EDTA) to the soil, plants could accumulate a larger quantity of metals. Testing also demonstrated that the demineralising agent facilitated the migration of metals towards the top of the plant (stems and leaves). 1, record 2, English, - demineralising%20agent
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Biotechnologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- agent déminéralisant
1, record 2, French, agent%20d%C3%A9min%C3%A9ralisant
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- agent chélateur 2, record 2, French, agent%20ch%C3%A9lateur
correct, masculine noun
- chélateur 3, record 2, French, ch%C3%A9lateur
correct, masculine noun
- agent chélatant 4, record 2, French, agent%20ch%C3%A9latant
masculine noun
- chélatant 5, record 2, French, ch%C3%A9latant
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Se dit d'un corps qui a la propriété de se lier fortement et de manière plus ou moins spécifique à un ion positif bivalent et trivalent (notamment métallique) avec lequel il forme un composé (ou chélate n. m.) dans lequel l'atome central est lié aux atomes voisins par au moins deux liaisons en formant une structure annulaire. 2, record 2, French, - agent%20d%C3%A9min%C3%A9ralisant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
D'autres expériences ont démontré que l'ajout d'un agent déminéralisant (EDTA) dans les sols permettait aux plantes d'accumuler une quantité supérieure de métaux. Elles ont aussi prouvé que l'agent déminéralisant facilitait la progression des métaux vers les parties aériennes de la plantes (tiges et feuilles). 6, record 2, French, - agent%20d%C3%A9min%C3%A9ralisant
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La chélation (prononcer kélassion, du grec khêlê : « pince ») est un processus physico-chimique au cours duquel est formé un complexe, le chélate, entre un complexant, dit chélateur (ou chélatant), et un métal, alors complexé, dit chélaté. 5, record 2, French, - agent%20d%C3%A9min%C3%A9ralisant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-01-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- metallochromic indicator
1, record 3, English, metallochromic%20indicator
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An indicator which is itself a complexing agent and which exhibits a colour change when it reacts with metal ions or has them removed from its complex with them at or near the equivalence-point of a complexometric or precipitation titration. 1, record 3, English, - metallochromic%20indicator
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- indicateur métallochrome
1, record 3, French, indicateur%20m%C3%A9tallochrome
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] indicateur qui est lui-même un agent de complexation et qui présente un changement de couleur quand il réagit avec un ion métallique ou quand il le déplace de son complexe au voisinage du point d'équivalence lors d'un titrage complexométrique ou d'un titrage par précipitation. 1, record 3, French, - indicateur%20m%C3%A9tallochrome
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1998-01-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- metallofluorescent indicator
1, record 4, English, metallofluorescent%20indicator
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A special type of metallochromic indicator which is itself a complexing agent, and which, whilst undergoing suitable irradiation, exhibits a change in its fluorescence emission when it reacts with metal ions or has them removed from its complex with them at or near the equivalence-point of a complexometric or precipitation titration. 1, record 4, English, - metallofluorescent%20indicator
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- indicateur par métallofluorescence
1, record 4, French, indicateur%20par%20m%C3%A9tallofluorescence
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] type spécial d'indicateur métallochrome qui est lui-même un agent de complexation et qui, soumis à une irradiation convenable, présente des changements de fluorescence lorsqu'il réagit avec un ion métallique ou lorsqu'il le déplace d'un autre complexe aux alentours du point d'équivalence d'un titrage complexométrique ou d'un titrage par précipitation. 1, record 4, French, - indicateur%20par%20m%C3%A9tallofluorescence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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