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METHYL ETHER [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- chloro(methoxy)methane
1, record 1, English, chloro%28methoxy%29methane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- chloromethyl methyl ether 2, record 1, English, chloromethyl%20methyl%20ether
correct
- CMME 3, record 1, English, CMME
avoid, see observation
- CMME 3, record 1, English, CMME
- methyl chloromethyl ether 4, record 1, English, methyl%20chloromethyl%20ether
former designation, correct
- methylchloromethyl ether 5, record 1, English, methylchloromethyl%20ether
former designation, correct
- monochlorodimethyl ether 3, record 1, English, monochlorodimethyl%20ether
former designation, correct
- dimethylchloroether 3, record 1, English, dimethylchloroether
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of flammable, colorless liquid which decomposes in water, is soluble in alcohol and ether, and is a suspected human carcinogen. 6, record 1, English, - chloro%28methoxy%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chloro(methoxy)methane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - chloro%28methoxy%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
methyl chloromethyl ether : obsolete form. 1, record 1, English, - chloro%28methoxy%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U046; UN 1239. 6, record 1, English, - chloro%28methoxy%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
CMME: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 1, record 1, English, - chloro%28methoxy%29methane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H5ClO or ClCH2OCH3 6, record 1, English, - chloro%28methoxy%29methane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chloro(méthoxy)méthane
1, record 1, French, chloro%28m%C3%A9thoxy%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- oxyde de chlorométhyle et de méthyle 2, record 1, French, oxyde%20de%20chlorom%C3%A9thyle%20et%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- éther de méthyle et de chlorométhyle 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle%20et%20de%20chlorom%C3%A9thyle
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- éther méthylique monochlore 4, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thylique%20monochlore
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chloro(méthoxy)méthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - chloro%28m%C3%A9thoxy%29m%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
éther de méthyle et de chlorométhyle : forme vieillie. 1, record 1, French, - chloro%28m%C3%A9thoxy%29m%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H5ClO ou ClCH2OCH3 5, record 1, French, - chloro%28m%C3%A9thoxy%29m%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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
- methyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate
1, record 2, English, methyl%203%2Dphenylprop%2D2%2Denoate
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cinnamic acid methyl ester 2, record 2, English, cinnamic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
- methyl cinnamate 3, record 2, English, methyl%20cinnamate
correct
- methyl cinnamylate 2, record 2, English, methyl%20cinnamylate
correct
- methyl 3-phenylpropenoate 2, record 2, English, methyl%203%2Dphenylpropenoate
correct
- 3-phenyl-2-propenoic acid methyl ester 2, record 2, English, 3%2Dphenyl%2D2%2Dpropenoic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of white crystals with a strawberry-like odour, is soluble in alcohol and ether, in glycerol, in most fixed oils and in mineral oil, is insoluble in water, is derived by heating methyl alcohol, cinnamic acid and sulfuric acid, with subsequent distillation, and is used in perfumes and as a flavouring agent. 4, record 2, English, - methyl%203%2Dphenylprop%2D2%2Denoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Methyl cinnamate [is a] synthetic strawberry, butter, cream, cherry, grape, peach, plum, and vanilla flavoring agent for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, chewing gum, and condiments. 5, record 2, English, - methyl%203%2Dphenylprop%2D2%2Denoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
methyl 3-phenylprop-2-enoate: 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. 1, record 2, English, - methyl%203%2Dphenylprop%2D2%2Denoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H10O2 or C6H5CH:CHCOOCH3 4, record 2, English, - methyl%203%2Dphenylprop%2D2%2Denoate
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
- 3-phénylprop-2-énoate de méthyle
1, record 2, French, 3%2Dph%C3%A9nylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ester méthylique de l'acide cinnamique 1, record 2, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20cinnamique
correct, masculine noun
- cinnamate de méthyle 2, record 2, French, cinnamate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- cinnamylate de méthyle 1, record 2, French, cinnamylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- 3-phénylpropénoate de méthyle 1, record 2, French, 3%2Dph%C3%A9nylprop%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide 3-phényl-2-propénoïque 1, record 2, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%203%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2D2%2Dprop%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- bêta-phényl-acrylate de méthyle 3, record 2, French, b%C3%AAta%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2Dacrylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ß-phényl-acrylate de méthyle 1, record 2, French, %C3%9F%2Dph%C3%A9nyl%2Dacrylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cristaux incolores ou blancs, à odeur de fraise, solubles dans l'alcool et l'éther, insolubles dans l'eau. Industrie des parfums, des plastiques. Arôme synthétique de fraise, de cerise, de prune, de vanille et de beurre. 4, record 2, French, - 3%2Dph%C3%A9nylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3-phénylprop-2-énoate de méthyle : 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. 1, record 2, French, - 3%2Dph%C3%A9nylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
bêta : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 5, record 2, French, - 3%2Dph%C3%A9nylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H10O2 ou C6H5CH:CHCOOCH3 5, record 2, French, - 3%2Dph%C3%A9nylprop%2D2%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)propan-2-ol
1, record 3, English, 1%2D%282%2Dmethoxy%2D1%2Dmethylethoxy%29propan%2D2%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- 1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy)-2-propanol 2, record 3, English, 1%2D%282%2Dmethoxy%2D1%2Dmethylethoxy%29%2D2%2Dpropanol
former designation, avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy) propan-2-ol : form recommended by the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). This compound is known as dipropylene glycol methyl ether; it may be a component of the mixture of ether-alcohols corresponding to the CAS number 34590-94-8(q. v.). 1, record 3, English, - 1%2D%282%2Dmethoxy%2D1%2Dmethylethoxy%29propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H16O3 1, record 3, English, - 1%2D%282%2Dmethoxy%2D1%2Dmethylethoxy%29propan%2D2%2Dol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 1-(2-méthoxy-1-méthyléthoxy)propan-2-ol
1, record 3, French, 1%2D%282%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D1%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thoxy%29propan%2D2%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- 1-(2-méthoxy-1-méthyléthoxy)-2-propanol 1, record 3, French, 1%2D%282%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D1%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thoxy%29%2D2%2Dpropanol
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-(2-méthoxy-1-méthyléthoxy)propan-2-ol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). Ce composé est connu sous le nom commercial d'éther méthylique de dipropylène glycol; il peut être un composant du produit commercial correspondant au numéro CAS 34590-94-8 (voir aussi cette fiche). 1, record 3, French, - 1%2D%282%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D1%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thoxy%29propan%2D2%2Dol
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H16O3 1, record 3, French, - 1%2D%282%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D1%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thoxy%29propan%2D2%2Dol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dipropylene glycol methyl ether
1, record 4, English, dipropylene%20glycol%20methyl%20ether
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DPGME 2, record 4, English, DPGME
see observation
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- 1,4-dimethyl-3,6-dioxa-1-heptanol 2, record 4, English, 1%2C4%2Ddimethyl%2D3%2C6%2Ddioxa%2D1%2Dheptanol
avoid, see observation
- 1-(2-methoxyisopropoxy)-2-propanol 2, record 4, English, 1%2D%282%2Dmethoxyisopropoxy%29%2D2%2Dpropanol
avoid, see observation
- 1-(2-methoxymethylethoxy)propanol 2, record 4, English, 1%2D%282%2Dmethoxymethylethoxy%29propanol
avoid, see observation
- PPG-2 methyl ether 2, record 4, English, PPG%2D2%20methyl%20ether
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dipropylene glycol methyl ether; commercial name for a mixture of isomers commonly identified as 1, 4-dimethyl-3, 6-dioxa-1-heptanol, 1-(2-methoxyisopropoxy)-2-propanol, or 1-(2-methoxymethylethoxy) propanol. 3, record 4, English, - dipropylene%20glycol%20methyl%20ether
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following trade names: Arcosolv; Dowanol DPM; Dowanol 50B; UCAR Solvent 2LM. 4, record 4, English, - dipropylene%20glycol%20methyl%20ether
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
DPGME: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 3, record 4, English, - dipropylene%20glycol%20methyl%20ether
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Compare with "1-(2-methoxy-1-methylethoxy) propan-2-ol"(CAS number 20324-32-7), which is also known as dipropylene glycol methyl ether but which may be a component of the mixture of ether-alcohols corresponding to CAS number 34590-94-8. 3, record 4, English, - dipropylene%20glycol%20methyl%20ether
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H16O3 4, record 4, English, - dipropylene%20glycol%20methyl%20ether
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- éther méthylique de dipropylène glycol
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20dipropyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- éther de dipropylèneglycol et de méthyle 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9ther%20de%20dipropyl%C3%A8neglycol%20et%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
éther méthylique de dipropylène glycol : Nom commercial d'un mélange d'isomères, dont l'éther-alcool correspondant au numéro CAS 20324-32-7, qui porte le nom de 1-(2-méthoxy-1-méthyléthoxy)propan-2-ol (voir aussi cette fiche). 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20dipropyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
éther de dipropylèneglycol et de méthyle : forme incorrecte. 1, record 4, French, - %C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20dipropyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H16O3 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20dipropyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Cosmetology
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 1-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-4-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene
1, record 5, English, 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dmethoxy%2D4%2Dmethyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenzene
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- musk ambrette 2, record 5, English, musk%20ambrette
correct
- 4-tert-butyl-3-methoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluene 1, record 5, English, 4%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2Dmethoxy%2D2%2C6%2Ddinitrotoluene
correct, see observation
- 6-t-butyl-3-methyl-2,4-dinitroanisole 3, record 5, English, 6%2Dt%2Dbutyl%2D3%2Dmethyl%2D2%2C4%2Ddinitroanisole
correct, see observation
- 2,6-dinitro-3-methoxy-4-tert-butyltoluene 4, record 5, English, 2%2C6%2Ddinitro%2D3%2Dmethoxy%2D4%2Dtert%2Dbutyltoluene
correct, see observation
- 2-methoxy-3,5-dinitro-4-methyl-t-butylbenzene 3, record 5, English, 2%2Dmethoxy%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitro%2D4%2Dmethyl%2Dt%2Dbutylbenzene
correct, see observation
- methyl-tert-butyldinitro-anisole 5, record 5, English, methyl%2Dtert%2Dbutyldinitro%2Danisole
correct, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A synthetic musk that is the methyl ether of trinitro-butyl-cresol, available in the form of white to yellowish powder or crystals. Insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol. Widely used for perfumes and cosmetics. Many flavors(fruit, mint, vanilla, etc.) for beverages, ice cream, candy, baked goods, chewing gum. 6, record 5, English, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dmethoxy%2D4%2Dmethyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenzene
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-tert-butyl-2-methoxy-4-methyl-3,5-dinitrobenzene: The abbreviation "tert" must be italicized; 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. 1, record 5, English, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dmethoxy%2D4%2Dmethyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenzene
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tert-; t-: These abbreviations must be italicized. 1, record 5, English, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dmethoxy%2D4%2Dmethyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenzene
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H16N2O5 7, record 5, English, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dmethoxy%2D4%2Dmethyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenzene
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
- Cosmétologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- 1-tert-butyl-2-méthoxy-4-méthyl-3,5-dinitrobenzène
1, record 5, French, 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- musc ambrette 2, record 5, French, musc%20ambrette
correct, masculine noun
- 4-tert-butyl-3-méthoxy-2,6-dinitrotoluène 1, record 5, French, 4%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D2%2C6%2Ddinitrotolu%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 6-t-butyl-3-méthyl-2,4-dinitroanisole 1, record 5, French, 6%2Dt%2Dbutyl%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C4%2Ddinitroanisole
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 2,6-dinitro-3-méthoxy-4-tert-butyltoluène 1, record 5, French, 2%2C6%2Ddinitro%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2Dtert%2Dbutyltolu%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 2-méthoxy-3,5-dinitro-4-méthyl-t-butylbenzène 1, record 5, French, 2%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitro%2D4%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2Dt%2Dbutylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- méthyl-tert-butyldinitro-anisole 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thyl%2Dtert%2Dbutyldinitro%2Danisole
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Musc synthétique, soit l'éther méthylique du trinitrobutyl-crésol, se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de cristaux blancs tirant plus ou moins sur le jaune. Insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'alcool. Très employé dans l'industrie des parfums et des cosmétiques. Arômes variés (fruit, menthe, vanille, etc.) pour boissons, crème glacée, bonbons, pâtisseries, gommes à mâcher. 3, record 5, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-tert-butyl-2-méthoxy-4-méthyl-3,5-dinitrobenzène : L'abréviation «tert» s'écrit en italique; 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. 1, record 5, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tert : Cette abréviation s'écrit en italique. 1, record 5, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H16N2O5 4, record 5, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2Dm%C3%A9thoxy%2D4%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-02-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ethylmethylcellulose
1, record 6, English, ethylmethylcellulose
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- ethyl methyl cellulose 2, record 6, English, ethyl%20methyl%20cellulose
- ethyl methyl ether cellulose 2, record 6, English, ethyl%20methyl%20ether%20cellulose
- methylethylcellulose 3, record 6, English, methylethylcellulose
correct
- methyl ethyl cellulose 4, record 6, English, methyl%20ethyl%20cellulose
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A foaming and emulsifying agent that is the methyl ether of ethyl cellulose, prepared from cotton linter or wood pulp. 5, record 6, English, - ethylmethylcellulose
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Edifas A; Celacol EM; Cellocol EM; Cellofas A; Cellofas WLD. 6, record 6, English, - ethylmethylcellulose
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- éthylméthylcellulose
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thylcellulose
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- éthyl méthyl cellulose 1, record 6, French, %C3%A9thyl%20m%C3%A9thyl%20cellulose
feminine noun
- éther éthylique méthylique de cellulose 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9ther%20%C3%A9thylique%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20cellulose
masculine noun
- méthyléthylcellulose 3, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thylcellulose
correct, feminine noun
- méthyl éthyl cellulose 4, record 6, French, m%C3%A9thyl%20%C3%A9thyl%20cellulose
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] agent moussant et émulsifiant [...] 5, record 6, French, - %C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les méthylcelluloses sont préparées par action du sulfate de diméthyle sur l'alcalicellulose. La matière de départ, qui est constituée par des cotons linters, des pâtes de bois ou de la viscose, est mise à tremper dans la soude concentrée [...] 6, record 6, French, - %C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-05-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Medication
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- hydroxypropylcellulose
1, record 7, English, hydroxypropylcellulose
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- hydroxypropyl cellulose 2, record 7, English, hydroxypropyl%20cellulose
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cellulose ether with hydroxypropyl substitution.... White powder; soluble in water, methyl and ethyl alcohols and other organic solvents.... [Used as :] Emulsifier; film former; protective colloid; stabilizer; suspending agent; thickener; food additive. 2, record 7, English, - hydroxypropylcellulose
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Médicaments
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- hydroxypropylcellulose
1, record 7, French, hydroxypropylcellulose
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- hydroxypropyl cellulose 2, record 7, French, hydroxypropyl%20cellulose
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hydroxypropylcellulose, Pellet oculaire [...] : Indiqué chez les patients souffrant à un degré grave ou modéré, d'un syndrome caractérisé par une sécheresse des yeux, comme dans la kérato-conjonctivite sèche, surtout quand les symptômes persistent après l'installation de larmes artificielles sur une période suffisante [...] 3, record 7, French, - hydroxypropylcellulose
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Medicamentos
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- hidroxipropilcelulosa
1, record 7, Spanish, hidroxipropilcelulosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Polvo blanco, soluble en agua, alcoholes metilo y etilo y otros disolventes orgánicos. Combustible, atóxico. 2, record 7, Spanish, - hidroxipropilcelulosa
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-03-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- methylcellulose
1, record 8, English, methylcellulose
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- methyl cellulose 2, record 8, English, methyl%20cellulose
- cellulose methyl ether 3, record 8, English, cellulose%20methyl%20ether
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Methyl ether of cellulose available as white powder or granules, soluble in water to form a colloidal suspension [that is used as a] thickener and stabilizer. 4, record 8, English, - methylcellulose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Methocel cellulose ether products are available in two basic types: methylcellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose. Both types of Methocel have the polymeric backbone of cellulose, a natural carbohydrate that contains a basic repeating structure of anhydroglucose units. 5, record 8, English, - methylcellulose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methylcellulose: term standardized by ISO. 6, record 8, English, - methylcellulose
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- méthylcellulose
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9thylcellulose
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- méthyl cellulose 2, record 8, French, m%C3%A9thyl%20cellulose
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Éther méthylique de cellulose se présentant sous forme de poudre ou de granules blancs, solubles, formant dans l'eau une dispersion colloïdale. Épaississant et stabilisant. 3, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
méthylcellulose : produit commercialisé par Dow Chemical sous le nom de «Methocel» (voir aussi cette autre fiche). 4, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
méthylcellulose : terme normalisé par l'ISO. 5, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9thylcellulose
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- metilcelulosa
1, record 8, Spanish, metilcelulosa
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- celulosa metílica 2, record 8, Spanish, celulosa%20met%C3%ADlica
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Polvo fibroso de color blanco grisáceo. Insoluble en alcohol, éter, cloroformo y en agua caliente. Soluble en ácido acético glacial. Combustible. No tóxico. 3, record 8, Spanish, - metilcelulosa
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-08-05
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- polyvinyl methyl ether
1, record 9, English, polyvinyl%20methyl%20ether
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- PVM 2, record 9, English, PVM
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nonionic polymer of high molecular weight. [Characterized as a] colorless(when pure) tacky liquid; [derived through] polymerization of vinyl methyl ether with peroxides or acid catalysts. 2, record 9, English, - polyvinyl%20methyl%20ether
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- polyéther méthylvinylique
1, record 9, French, poly%C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thylvinylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- P.V.M. 1, record 9, French, P%2EV%2EM%2E
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- polyvinylméthyléther 2, record 9, French, polyvinylm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9ther
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Polyéther méthylvinylique : Liquide jaune clair ou foncé, [produit par] polymérisation de l'éther méthyl vinylique en présence de trifluorure de bore. 1, record 9, French, - poly%C3%A9ther%20m%C3%A9thylvinylique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- polivinilmetiléter
1, record 9, Spanish, polivinilmetil%C3%A9ter
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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