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THYME OIL [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-04-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fruits and Vegetables (Types and Processing - Food Ind.)
- Recipes
- Restaurant Menus
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- tomato petal
1, record 1, English, tomato%20petal
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a large bowl, toss the tomato petals together with the oil, thyme, and basil; season with salt and pepper. 2, record 1, English, - tomato%20petal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cut the tomatoes into quarters and using a sharp knife remove the seeds so you are left with a petal. 3, record 1, English, - tomato%20petal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tomato petal: term usually used in the plural. 4, record 1, English, - tomato%20petal
Record 1, Key term(s)
- tomato petals
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Fruits et légumes (Types et traitement - Alimentation)
- Recettes de cuisine
- Menus (Restauration)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pétale de tomate
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9tale%20de%20tomate
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pétale de tomate : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9tale%20de%20tomate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Noisettes de marcassin aux pétales de tomate. 3, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9tale%20de%20tomate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pétales de tomate
- pétales de tomates
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frutas y verduras (Tipos y procesamiento - Ind. alimentaria)
- Recetas de cocina
- Menú (Restaurantes)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- pétalo de tomate
1, record 1, Spanish, p%C3%A9talo%20de%20tomate
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- pétalo de jitomate 2, record 1, Spanish, p%C3%A9talo%20de%20jitomate
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los pétalos de tomate se pueden considerar una guarnición o decoración para un plato en el que además de dar color, aporta los beneficios nutritivos de este alimento y las cualidades organolépticas de su elaboración. Para hacer los pétalos de tomate [se] utiliza el método de cocción del confitado [con] hierbas aromáticas [u otros] ingredientes [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - p%C3%A9talo%20de%20tomate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pétalo de tomate; pétalo de jitomate: términos utilizado generalmente en plural. 2, record 1, Spanish, - p%C3%A9talo%20de%20tomate
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pétalos de tomate
- pétalos de jitomate
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-08-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- (3R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol
1, record 2, English, %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- licareol 2, record 2, English, licareol
correct
- (-)-linalool 1, record 2, English, %28%2D%29%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- l-linalool 1, record 2, English, l%2Dlinalool
correct, see observation
- (R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol 1, record 2, English, %28R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
former designation, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The l-isomer of linalool(levogyre linalool), which appears under the form of a colourless liquid, is practically insoluble in water, is miscible with alcohol, ether, occurs in the oils of rose, bergamot, lavender and thyme, as well as in Mexican linaloe oil and the oil of Japanese cinnamon, and is used in perfumes, soaps and flavouring materials. 3, record 2, English, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This substance is an isomer (or particular form) of linalool. Linalool exists under three forms: 1. racemic: dl or (±) or rac; 2. dextrogyre: d or (+); 3. levogyre: l or (-). The prefixes dl, d and l must be italicized. It is to be noted that the stereodescriptors (±), (+) and (-) are nowadays preferred. See the records for "linalool" and "coriandrol." 1, record 2, English, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(3R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol: The capital letter "R" must be italicized; form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). 1, record 2, English, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
(R)-3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-ol: former IUPAC name. 1, record 2, English, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- (3R)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol
1, record 2, French, %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- licaréol 2, record 2, French, licar%C3%A9ol
correct, masculine noun
- (-)-linalol 1, record 2, French, %28%2D%29%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- l-linalol 1, record 2, French, l%2Dlinalol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- linalol-l 1, record 2, French, linalol%2Dl
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
- (R)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol 1, record 2, French, %28R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Isomère lévogyre du linalol, se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide à odeur suave, bouillant vers 198 °C, qui se rencontre dans les essences de linaloé, de bergamote et de lavande, et que l'on utilise dans les savons, en parfumerie, et comme aromatisant. 3, record 2, French, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(3R)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol : La lettre majuscule «R» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA). 1, record 2, French, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(R)-3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-ol : ancien nom UICPA; la lettre majuscule «R» s'écrit en italique. 1, record 2, French, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cette substance est un isomère (forme particulière) du linalol. Le linalol existe sous trois formes : 1. la forme racémique indiquée par dl ou (±) ou rac; 2. la forme dextrogyrd indiquée par d ou (+); 3. la forme lévogyre indiquée par l ou (-). Les préfixes dl, d et l s'écrivent en italique. Il est cependant à noter qu'on préfère aujourd'hui les stéréodescripteurs (±), (+) et (-). Voir aussi «linalol» et «coriandrol». 4, record 2, French, - %283R%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2003-06-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- thymol
1, record 3, English, thymol
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A naturally occurring crystalline phenol obtained from thyme or thyme oil... used to kill parasites in herberia, to preserve anatomical specimens, and in medicine as a topical antifungal agent. 2, record 3, English, - thymol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- thymol
1, record 3, French, thymol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phénol constitué par le méthyl-1 isopropyl-4 hydroxy-3 benzène utilisé comme antiseptique. 2, record 3, French, - thymol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- timol
1, record 3, Spanish, timol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1987-05-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Pharmacy
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- antiseptic solution
1, record 4, English, antiseptic%20solution
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear, colorless solution containing boric acid, thymol, chlorothymol, menthol, eucalytol, methyl salicylate, thyme oil, alcohol, and purified water. It is used as an antibacterial medication both externally and orally. 2, record 4, English, - antiseptic%20solution
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Pharmacie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- solution antiseptique
1, record 4, French, solution%20antiseptique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique des infections nosocomiales. 1, record 4, French, - solution%20antiseptique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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