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ACETIC ANHYDRIDE [12 records]

Record 1 - external organization data 2019-07-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Universal entry(ies)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
OBS

(CH3CO)2O: chemical formula in which the digits "3" and "2" are placed in subscript.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
OBS

(CH3CO)2O : formule chimique dans laquelle les chiffres «3» et «2» se placent en indice.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C2H2O
formula, see observation
H2C=C=O
formula, see observation
463-51-4
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless gas with a disagreeable odour, is derived by pyrolysos of acetone or acetic acid by passing its vapour through a tube at 500-600°C, reacts with ammonia to give acetamide, and is used as an acetylating agent, generally reacting with compounds having an active hydrogen atom and as a starting point for making various commercially important products, especially acetic anhydride and acetate esters.

OBS

eth-1-en-1-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H2O or H2C[double bond]C[double bond]O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H2O
formula, see observation
H2C=C=O
formula, see observation
463-51-4
CAS number
DEF

Désignation du terme le plus simple CH2=C=O ou C2H2O.

OBS

[Sens premier du terme :] Nom générique des composés de la forme R2C+C+O.

OBS

éth-1-én-1-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H2O
formula, see observation
H2C=C=O
formula, see observation
463-51-4
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química : C2H2O o H2C=C=O

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Record 3 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C12H20O2
formula, see observation
C10H17C2H3O2
formula, see observation
115-95-7
CAS number
DEF

A clear, colorless, oily liquid, with an odor of bergamot, soluble in alcohol, ether, diethyl phthalate, benzyl benzoate, mineral oil, fixed oils and alcohol, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in water, glycerol, derived by the action of acetic anhydride on linalool in presence of sulfuric acid or obtained from bergamot and other oils, used in perfumery, as a flavoring agent, and as a substitute for petitgrain oil.

OBS

Linalyl acetate [is a] synthetic flavoring that occurs naturally in basil, jasmine oil, lavandin oil, lavender oil, lemon oil [and that is] used in blueberry, chocolate, lemon, lime, orange, cola, grape, peach, cardamom ... and meat flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, meats ...

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H20O2 or C10H17C2H3O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H20O2
formula, see observation
C10H17C2H3O2
formula, see observation
115-95-7
CAS number
DEF

Ester acétique du linalol se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur de bergamote, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, les huiles, insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé en parfumerie, en savonnerie et comme additif alimentaire.

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H20O2 ou C10H17C2H3O2

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Industria del perfume y cosméticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C12H20O2
formula, see observation
C10H17C2H3O2
formula, see observation
115-95-7
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C12H20O2 o C10H17C2H3O2

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Record 4 2011-07-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies)
C12H22O2
formula, see observation
C10H19-O-CO-CH3
formula, see observation
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with a mint odour, is slightly soluble in water, is miscible with alcohol and ether, is derived by boiling menthol with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate or occurs naturally in peppermint oil, and is used in perfumery, in toilet waters and as a flavoring.

OBS

Menthyl acetate [is used] in fruit, mint, and spice flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and chewing gum.

OBS

Not to be confused with "methyl acetate."

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H22O2 or C10H19-O-CO-CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H22O2
formula, see observation
C10H19-O-CO-CH3
formula, see observation
OBS

Liquide incolore à odeur de menthe, soluble dans l'alcool, les huiles, insoluble dans l'eau, préparé par action de la chaleur sur un mélange de menthol et d'anhydride acétique en présence d'acétate de sodium ou présent à l'état naturel dans certaines essences végétales, telle l'essence de menthe, utilisé en parfumerie et comme aromatisant.

OBS

Ne pas confondre avec «acétate de méthyle».

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H22O2 ou C10H19-O-CO-CH3

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-06-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
Universal entry(ies)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
108-24-7
CAS number
DEF

A colorless, acetic-smelling liquid used for fat sulfoning, [as a] desiccant and acidifying agent, [and also] used to modify the chemical characteristics of starch.

OBS

[Also] used in the acetylation process in the manufacture of cellulose acetate.

OBS

Chemical formula: (CH3CO)2O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
108-24-7
CAS number
DEF

Produit incolore, à odeur de vinaigre, utilisé pour la sulfonation des matières grasses, [comme] acidulant, dessiccant, [et] aussi pour modifier les caractéristiques chimiques de l'amidon.

OBS

Formule chimique : (CH3CO)2O

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es)
(CH3CO)2O
formula, see observation
108-24-7
CAS number
OBS

Líquido incoloro. Movible. Refringente. Olor penetrante. Miscible con alcohol, éter y ácido acético. Soluble en agua fría. En agua caliente se descompone y forma ácido acético. Muy tóxico. Irritante y corrosivo. Inflamable.

OBS

Fórmula química : (CH3CO)2O

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Record 6 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Food Additives
  • Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
DEF

A chemical product in the form of a colorless liquid with a lilac-odor which is soluble in 4 vols. of 60% alcohol, is combustible, is derived by the reaction of anisic alcohol with acetic anhydride and which is used in perfumery and as a synthetic berry, chocolate, cocoa, fruit and vanilla flavoring agent for beverages, ice creams, ices, candies, baked goods, gelatin desserts and chewing gum.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Parfumerie
DEF

Produit se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide visqueux, incolore, d'odeur anisée, soluble dans l'alcool, le chloroforme, l'éther, utilisé en parfumerie et comme arôme artificiel de fruits, de cacao et de vanille.

Key term(s)
  • acétate de para-méthoxy-benzyle
  • acétate de para-méthoxy-phényl-carbinol

Spanish

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Record 7 2003-11-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Equipment (Chemistry)
DEF

"buchner funnel": (after Ernst Buchner, Ger. chemist, its inventor): a cylindrical often porcelain filtering funnel that has a perforated plate on which the filter paper is placed and that is used usually with a vacuum.

OBS

We find the variant spelling "buchner", with the small letter "b", a bit surprising.

OBS

"Buckner" : this variant spelling, found in the Envirotips on acetic anhydride, chap. 11. 3. 1, is questionable. We haven’t been able to confirm it in the specialized sources consulted.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Équipement (Chimie)
DEF

Entonnoir cylindrique en porcelaine ou en acier inoxydable à base plate et circulaire percée de trous, qu'on emploie pour la filtration sous pression réduite.

CONT

Filtres à vide. Filtres de laboratoire (Büchner). Les Büchner sont d'un emploi classique pour faire des essais sur les échantillons liquides dont on veut connaître les caractéristiques au point de vue de la filtration.

CONT

Une série d'essais rapides menés sur Buchner ou sur cellule spéciale de laboratoire reliés à une source de vide simple - pompe à eau - permet une détermination grossière du taux de conditionnement [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Equipo (Química)
DEF

Embudo cerámico para filtración, con una placa horizontal perforada sobre la que se coloca el medio filtrante, generalmente papel de filtro.

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Record 8 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

acetate fiber :... Acetate is manufactured by treating purified cellulose refined from cotton linters and/or wood pulp with acetic anhydride... The resultant product, cellulose acetate flake, is precipitated, purified, dried, and dissolved in acetone to prepare the spinning solution.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
CONT

précipitation : Phénomène physique (variation de solubilité) ou chimique (réaction) à la suite duquel un corps solide insoluble (précipité) prend naissance dans une phase liquide.

Spanish

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Record 9 2000-12-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Textile Industries
  • Tools and Equipment (Textile Industries)
  • Textiles: Preparation and Processing
CONT

acetylator : A chemical-reaction vessel in which cellulose pulp and acetic anhydride are combined to form cellulose acetate.

Key term(s)
  • chemical reaction vessel

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industries du textile
  • Outillage et équipement (Industries du textile)
  • Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)

Spanish

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Record 10 2000-05-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Industry
  • Synthetic Fabrics
CONT

PAI is a hard, tough thermoplastic.... PAI is produced by condensation polymerization of trimellitic anhydride(TMA) and a mixture of diamines such as ortho-bisaniline. Acetic acid is the condensation by-product.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Industrie des plastiques
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Industria de plásticos
  • Tejidos sintéticos
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Record 11 2000-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Biomass Energy
DEF

Decomposition of an organic molecule through the action of acetic acid or acetic anhydride.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génie chimique
  • Énergie de la biomasse
DEF

Décomposition provoquée par l'action de l'acide acétique.

DEF

Décomposition réalisée sous l'influence de l'acide acétique ou de ses dérivés (anhydride, chlorure d'acétyle, cétène, etc.), employés seuls ou avec catalyseurs.

Spanish

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Record 12 1991-10-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Synthetic Fabrics
CONT

Acetate is manufactured by treating purified cellulose... with acetic anhydride in the presence of a catalyst. The resultant product, cellulose acetate flake, is precipitated, purified...

OBS

Flake ... a term which generally refers to the granular form in which cellulose acetate and triacetate polymers exist prior to dissolving or feeding into the extrusion unit.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
OBS

Acétate de cellulose. Fabrication. Des pâtes de bois ou des linters subissent l'action d'un acide: l'acide acétique. Leur cellulose devient un produit nouveau l'acétate de cellulose, qui se présente sous forme de grains irréguliers blancs.

Spanish

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