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WOOL ALCOHOL [5 records]

Record 1 2013-08-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Cheese and Dairy Products
Universal entry(ies)
C3H6O3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2OCOOH
formula, see observation
50-21-5
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless or yellowish, syrupy, odorless, hygroscopic liquid, is miscible with water, alcohol, glycerol and furfural, insoluble in chloroform, petroleum ether and carbon disulfide, is partially converted to lactic anhydride when concentrated above 50%, has one asymmetric carbon and two enantiomorphic isomers, is derived by fermenting starch, milk whey, molasses, potatoes, etc. and neutralizing the acid as soon as formed with calcium or zinc carbonate, after which the solution of lactates is concentrated and decomposed with sulfuric acid, also synthetically by hydrolysis of lactonitrile, and is used in cultured dairy products, as an acidulant, in chemicals(salts, plasticizers, adhesives, pharmaceuticals), as a mordant in dyeing wool, as a general-purpose food additive and in the manufacture of lactates.

OBS

alpha-hydroxypropionic acid: obsolete form; the word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized.

OBS

2-hydroxypropanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C3H6O3 or CH3CH2OCOOH

Key term(s)
  • a-hydroxypropionic acid

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C3H6O3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2OCOOH
formula, see observation
50-21-5
CAS number
DEF

Produit de la fermentation du lactose par les bactéries spécifiques du lait se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide sirupeux, incolore ou jaunâtre, inodore, hygroscopique, utilisé dans l'industrie laitière et comme additif alimentaire, dans les plastiques, les adhésifs, en teinturerie et dans l'élaboration de lactates.

OBS

acide 2-hydroxypropanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

acide alpha-hydroxypropionique : forme vieillie; le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou écrite en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C3H6O3 ou CH3CH2OCOOH

Key term(s)
  • acide a-hydroxypropionique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Productos lácteos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C3H6O3
formula, see observation
CH3CH2OCOOH
formula, see observation
50-21-5
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro o amarillento, inodoro e higroscópico; miscible con agua, alcohol y glicerina; soluble en éter; insoluble en cloroformo, éter de petróleo y disulfuro de carbono. Moderadamente tóxico por ingestión; irritante.

OBS

Fórmula química : C3H6O3 o CH3CH2OCOOH

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Record 2 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
OBS

A chemical compound in the form of colorless crystals, repulsive, astringent taste, faint odor, soluble in water, alcohol, and acetone, used in organic synthesis(malic, succinic, aspartic, tartaric, propionic, lactic, malonic and acrylic acids), in dyeing and finishing of cotton, wool and silk, and as preservative for oils and fats.

OBS

maleic acid: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987).

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation NA 2215.

OBS

The capital letter "Z" and the prefix "cis-" must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C4H4O4 or HOOCCH:CHCOOH or HOCO-CH[double bond]CH-COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
DEF

[...] stéréo-isomère de l'acide fumarique.

OBS

acide maléïque : fait 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).

OBS

La lettre majuscule «Z» et le préfixe «cis-» s'écrivent en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C4H4O4 ou HOOCCH:CHCOOH ou HOCO-CH[liaison double]CH-COOH

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
OBS

Cristales incoloros con sabor astringente y repulsivo. Olor débil. Soluble en agua, alcohol, acetona y más ligeramente en benceno. Combustible. Tóxico e irritante. Corrosivo.

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Record 3 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Food Additives
  • Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies)
C37H34N2Na2O9S3
formula, see observation
DEF

A triphenylmethane dye, a light green acid powder soluble in water and alcohol, used for coloring wool, silk, jute, paper, and soft-drinks.

OBS

Chemical formula: C37H34N2Na2O9S3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C37H34N2Na2O9S3
formula, see observation
DEF

Produit se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre vert clair, soluble dans l'eau, dans l'alcool, utilisée en teinture (laine, soie, cuir, jute, papier), pour les laques, les encres, et la coloration de substances alimentaires.

OBS

Formule chimique : C37H34N2Na2O9S3

Spanish

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Record 4 2011-06-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
  • Bioengineering
Universal entry(ies)
C16H18N3S·Cl
formula, see observation
C16H18ClN3S
formula, see observation
61-73-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of dark green crystals or of a powder with bronze-like luster, is soluble in water, alcohol, and chloroform, is used in biological and bacteriological stains, as as indicator and in dyeing cotton and wool.

OBS

methylthioninium chloride: International nonproprietary name (INN) of the World Health Organization (WHO).

OBS

The capital letter "H" must be italicized.

OBS

[Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as:] Aizen Methylene Blue BH; Aizen Methylene Blue FZ; Basic Blue 9; Calcozine Blue ZF; Chromosmon; C.I. 52015; C.I. Basic Blue 9; D & C Blue Number 1; Ext. D & C Blue No. 1; External Blue 1; Hidaco Methylene Blue Salt Free; Leather Pure Blue HB; Methylene Blue A, B, 2B, BB, BBA, BD, 2BF, 2BN, BP, 2BP, BPC, BX, BZ, D, FZ, G, GZ, HGG, IAD, I, JFA, N, NF, NZ, Polychrome, SG, SP, USP, USP XII, ZF, Zinc Free, Blue ZX; Mitsui Methylene Blue, Sandocryl Blue BRL; Schultz No. 1038; Yamamoto Methylene Blue B; Yamamoto Methylene Blue ZF.

OBS

Chemical formula: C16H18N3S·Cl or C16H18ClN3S

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
  • Technique biologique
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C16H18N3S·Cl
formula, see observation
C16H18ClN3S
formula, see observation
61-73-4
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre vert foncé, soluble dans l'eau et l'alcool, utilisé comme antiseptique urinaire (administré per os), comme antidote des cyanures (administré par voie intraveineuse), comme réactif analytique et comme colorant pour bactéries.

OBS

Le bleu de méthylène est une matière colorante (thiazine) et un dérivé tétraméthylé du violet de Lauth.

OBS

chlorure de méthylthioninium : Dénomination commune internationale (DCI) de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS).

OBS

Le «H» majuscule s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C16H18N3S·Cl ou C16H18ClN3S

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
  • Bioingeniería
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C16H18N3S·Cl
formula, see observation
C16H18ClN3S
formula, see observation
61-73-4
CAS number
OBS

Cristales o polvo verde oscuro, inodoro o con ligero olor. Soluble en agua, alcohol y cloroformo. Las soluciones acuosas son de color azul intenso. Moderadamente tóxico por via oral.

OBS

Fórmula química: C16H18N3S·Cl o C16H18ClN3S

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Record 5 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies)
C28H31ClN2O3
formula, see observation
81-88-9
CAS number
DEF

A basic red fluorescent dye, C. I. No. 45170, structurally related to xanthene. Properties : Green crystals or reddish violet powder. Very soluble in water and alcohol, forming bluish red, fluorescent solution; slightly soluble in acids or alkalies.... Uses : Red dye for paper; also for wool and silk where brilliant fluorescent effects are desired and light-fastness is of secondary importance; analytical reagent for certain heavy metals; biological stain.

OBS

Chemical formula: C28H31ClN2O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C28H31ClN2O3
formula, see observation
81-88-9
CAS number
DEF

Tétra-éthylrhodamine [...]. Colorant pour papier; indicateur de pH; réactif analytique, notamment de l'antimoine et du gallium; fluorescent.

OBS

Formule chimique : C28H31ClN2O3

Spanish

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