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METHYL IODIDE [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- iodomethane
1, record 1, English, iodomethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Halon 10001 2, record 1, English, Halon%2010001
trademark
- methyl iodide 3, record 1, English, methyl%20iodide
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Colorless liquid; turns brown on exposure to light. Derivation : interaction of methyl alcohol, sodium iodide and sulfuric acid, with subsequent distillation. Hazard : toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption. Narcotic; irritant to skin. 4, record 1, English, - iodomethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
iodomethane: 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. 5, record 1, English, - iodomethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U138; UN 2644. 6, record 1, English, - iodomethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3I 6, record 1, English, - iodomethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- iodométhane
1, record 1, French, iodom%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Halon 10001 2, record 1, French, Halon%2010001
trademark, masculine noun
- iodure de méthyle 3, record 1, French, iodure%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore, brunit à la lumière, réfringent, odeur douceâtre. 4, record 1, French, - iodom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
iodométhane : 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. 2, record 1, French, - iodom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
iodométhane : Ce nom peut aussi désigner l'iodoforme et le diiodométhane s'il est employé comme générique pour tous les composés du carbone, de l'iode et, le cas échéant, de l'hydrogène. 5, record 1, French, - iodom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3I 4, record 1, French, - iodom%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
- yoduro de metilo
1, record 1, Spanish, yoduro%20de%20metilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro que pardea al exponerlo a la luz. Soluble en alcohol y éter, poco soluble en agua. Muy tóxico e irritante. Narcótico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - yoduro%20de%20metilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3I 2, record 1, Spanish, - yoduro%20de%20metilo
Record 2 - external organization data 1997-12-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- organic form
1, record 2, English, organic%20form
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is assumed that the radioiodine taken into the body is in soluble, inorganic form(I2, iodide or iodate) or in an organic form(e. g. methyl iodide) which is metabolized in the body with a resultant release of iodide. 1, record 2, English, - organic%20form
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Sciences biologiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- forme organique
1, record 2, French, forme%20organique
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On suppose que l'iode radioactif absorbé par le corps se trouve sous une forme inorganique soluble (12, iodure ou iodate) ou sous une forme organique (par exemple l'iodure méthylique) transformée par métabolisme, ce qui provoque une libération d'iodure. 1, record 2, French, - forme%20organique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 1994-12-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Biological Sciences
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inorganic form
1, record 3, English, inorganic%20form
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is assumed that the radioiodine taken into the body is in soluble, inorganic form(I2, iodide or iodate) or in an organic form(e. g. methyl iodide) which is metabolised in the body with a resultant release of iodide. 1, record 3, English, - inorganic%20form
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Sciences biologiques
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- forme inorganique
1, record 3, French, forme%20inorganique
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On suppose que l'iode radioactif absorbé par le corps se trouve sous une forme inorganique soluble (I2, iodure ou iodate) ou sous une forme organique (par exemple l'iodure méthylique) transformée par métabolisme, ce qui provoque une libération d'iodure. 1, record 3, French, - forme%20inorganique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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