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SULFOXIDE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-04-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- The Eye
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alkali corneal burn
1, record 1, English, alkali%20corneal%20burn
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- corneal alkali injury 2, record 1, English, corneal%20alkali%20injury
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Burn caused by alkali chemicals such as sodium hydroxide (caustic soda), potassium hydroxide (caustic potash), or calcium hydroxide (slaked lime). 1, record 1, English, - alkali%20corneal%20burn
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The potential role of dimethyl sulfoxide in minimizing early structural damage to the eye following corneal alkali injury was examined. Corneal alkali injury was induced in rabbits and treated with topical applications of 20% dimethyl sulfoxide. 2, record 1, English, - alkali%20corneal%20burn
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Oeil
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- brûlure cornéenne aux alcalins
1, record 1, French, br%C3%BBlure%20corn%C3%A9enne%20aux%20alcalins
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- traumatisme cornéen alcalin 1, record 1, French, traumatisme%20corn%C3%A9en%20alcalin
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a investigué le rôle potentiel du sulfoxide de diméthyle dans la diminution des dégâts cellulaires précoces de l'œil traumatisé par brûlure cornéenne aux alcalins. Des traumatismes cornéens alcalins ont été produits chez le lapin et traités par application topique de sulfoxide de diméthyle 20%. 1, record 1, French, - br%C3%BBlure%20corn%C3%A9enne%20aux%20alcalins
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
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- (methylsulfinyl)methane
1, record 2, English, %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dimethyl sulfoxide 2, record 2, English, dimethyl%20sulfoxide
correct
- DMSO 3, record 2, English, DMSO
correct
- DMSO 3, record 2, English, DMSO
- methyl sulfoxide 4, record 2, English, methyl%20sulfoxide
correct
- dimethyl sulphoxide 5, record 2, English, dimethyl%20sulphoxide
avoid
- dimethylsulfoxide 6, record 2, English, dimethylsulfoxide
avoid
- dimethylsulphoxide 7, record 2, English, dimethylsulphoxide
avoid
- sulfinylbis(methane) 5, record 2, English, sulfinylbis%28methane%29
avoid
- methylsulfinylmethane 5, record 2, English, methylsulfinylmethane
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(methylsulfinyl)methane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record number: 2, 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 2, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: (CH3)2SO or C2H6OS 8, record 2, English, - %28methylsulfinyl%29methane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- (méthylsulfinyl)méthane
1, record 2, French, %28m%C3%A9thylsulfinyl%29m%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- diméthylsulfoxyde 2, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thylsulfoxyde
correct, masculine noun
- DMSO 1, record 2, French, DMSO
correct, masculine noun
- DMSO 1, record 2, French, DMSO
- diméthyl sulfoxyde 3, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20sulfoxyde
avoid, masculine noun
- méthylsulfinylméthane 4, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thylsulfinylm%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun
- sulfoxyde de diméthyle 1, record 2, French, sulfoxyde%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
- sulfoxyde diméthylique 1, record 2, French, sulfoxyde%20dim%C3%A9thylique
avoid, masculine noun
- diméthyl sulfinone 3, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%20sulfinone
avoid, masculine noun
- sulfoxide diméthyle 5, record 2, French, sulfoxide%20dim%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(méthylsulfinyl)méthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - %28m%C3%A9thylsulfinyl%29m%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, 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 2, French, - %28m%C3%A9thylsulfinyl%29m%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : (CH3)2SO ou C2H6OS 6, record 2, French, - %28m%C3%A9thylsulfinyl%29m%C3%A9thane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sulfóxido de dimetilo
1, record 2, Spanish, sulf%C3%B3xido%20de%20dimetilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- dimetilsulfóxido 2, record 2, Spanish, dimetilsulf%C3%B3xido
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, 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 2, Spanish, - sulf%C3%B3xido%20de%20dimetilo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- propanethial S-oxide
1, record 3, English, propanethial%20S%2Doxide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- thiopropionaldehyde S-oxide 2, record 3, English, thiopropionaldehyde%20S%2Doxide
correct
- thiopropanal S-oxide 1, record 3, English, thiopropanal%20S%2Doxide
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Lachrymatory factor of the onion ... 2, record 3, English, - propanethial%20S%2Doxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The lachrymating(tear-producing) principle in crushed or cut onion is thiopropanal S-oxide(propanethial S-oxide) produced from its precursor, trans-S-(1-propenyl) cysteine sulfoxide, by the action of allunase. [tréma sur le u ] 3, record 3, English, - propanethial%20S%2Doxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H6OS 4, record 3, English, - propanethial%20S%2Doxide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- s-oxyde du thiopropanal
1, record 3, French, s%2Doxyde%20du%20thiopropanal
see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent proposé par Michel Laliberté, chimiste, Section environnement. 1, record 3, French, - s%2Doxyde%20du%20thiopropanal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le «s» de s-oxyde du thiopropanal est souligné. 1, record 3, French, - s%2Doxyde%20du%20thiopropanal
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H6OS 2, record 3, French, - s%2Doxyde%20du%20thiopropanal
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1990-06-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- intake simulant
1, record 4, English, intake%20simulant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dymethyl Sulfoxide 1, record 4, English, - intake%20simulant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pseudo-agent chimique absorbable
1, record 4, French, pseudo%2Dagent%20chimique%20absorbable
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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