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Record 1 2011-08-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
CH3COCH2CO2CH3
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)CH2C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
105-45-3
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid, is soluble in alcohol and is used in organic synthesis, as a solvent for cellulose ethers and as an ingredient of solvent mixtures for cellulose esters.

OBS

Chemical formula: C5H8O3 or CH3COCH2CO2CH3 or CH3C(O)CH2C(O)OCH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
CH3COCH2CO2CH3
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)CH2C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
105-45-3
CAS number
OBS

Formule chimique : C5H8O3 ou CH3COCH2CO2CH3 ou CH3C(O)CH2C(O)OCH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
CH3COCH2CO2CH3
formula, see observation
CH3C(O)CH2C(O)OCH3
formula, see observation
105-45-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C5H8O3 o CH3COCH2CO2CH3 o CH3C(O)CH2C(O)OCH3

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Record 2 2000-10-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Plastics Manufacturing
OBS

Properties: Colorless liquid, fruity odor ... Derivation: Action of metallic sodium on ethyl acetate with subsequent distillation ... Hazard: Toxic by ingestion and inhalation; irritant to skin and eyes. Use: Organic synthesis; antipyrine, lacquers, dopes, plastics; manufacture of dyes, pharmaceuticals, antimalarials, vitamin B; flavoring.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Plasturgie

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fabricación de plásticos
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