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ALIPHATIC ALCOHOL [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-01-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- phospholipid ether
1, record 1, English, phospholipid%20ether
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A phospholipid which [has] an alcohol moiety in ethereal linkage with a saturated or unsaturated aliphatic alcohol. 1, record 1, English, - phospholipid%20ether
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
They are usually derivatives of phosphoglycerols or phosphatidates. The other two alcohol groups of the glycerol backbone are usually in ester linkage. These compounds are widely distributed in animal tissues. 1, record 1, English, - phospholipid%20ether
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- éther de phospholipides
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9ther%20de%20phospholipides
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 4-oxopentanoic acid
1, record 2, English, 4%2Doxopentanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- levulinic acid 2, record 2, English, levulinic%20acid
former designation, correct
- laevulic acid 3, record 2, English, laevulic%20acid
former designation, correct
- laevulinic acid 3, record 2, English, laevulinic%20acid
former designation, correct
- levulic acid 4, record 2, English, levulic%20acid
former designation, correct
- acetopropionic acid 3, record 2, English, acetopropionic%20acid
- acetylpropionic acid 4, record 2, English, acetylpropionic%20acid
former designation
- 3-acetylpropionic acid 3, record 2, English, 3%2Dacetylpropionic%20acid
- ß-acetylpropionic acid 3, record 2, English, %C3%9F%2Dacetylpropionic%20acid
- gamma-ketovaleric acid 1, record 2, English, gamma%2Dketovaleric%20acid
former designation
- 4-ketovaleric acid 3, record 2, English, 4%2Dketovaleric%20acid
- 4-oxovaleric acid 3, record 2, English, 4%2Doxovaleric%20acid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of combustible crystals, is miscible in water, alcohol, esters, ethers, ketones, aromatic hydrocarbons, is insoluble in aliphatic hydrocarbons, and is used as an intermediate for plasticizers, solvents, resins, flavors, pharmaceuticals, an acidulant, a preservative, a stabilizer for calcium greases, in chrome plating and for controlling lime deposits. 5, record 2, English, - 4%2Doxopentanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4-oxopentanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 6, record 2, English, - 4%2Doxopentanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
levulinic acid: obsolete form. 6, record 2, English, - 4%2Doxopentanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the commercial designation USAF CZ-1. 5, record 2, English, - 4%2Doxopentanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3CO(CH2)2COOH or CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO or C5H8O3 5, record 2, English, - 4%2Doxopentanoic%20acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide 4-oxopentanoïque
1, record 2, French, acide%204%2Doxopentano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acide lévulinique 2, record 2, French, acide%20l%C3%A9vulinique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- acide lévulique 3, record 2, French, acide%20l%C3%A9vulique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- acide acétylpropionique 4, record 2, French, acide%20ac%C3%A9tylpropionique
former designation, masculine noun
- acide ß-acétylpropionique 5, record 2, French, acide%20%C3%9F%2Dac%C3%A9tylpropionique
former designation, masculine noun
- acide oxo-4-pentanoïque 5, record 2, French, acide%20oxo%2D4%2Dpentano%C3%AFque
former designation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux combustibles, miscible dans l'eau, l'alcool, les esters, éthers, kétones et hydrocarbures aromatiques, non miscible dans les hydrocarbures aliphatiques, que l'on utilise comme agent de conservation et dans l'industrie des plastiques, des solvents, des résines, des aromatisants et des produits pharmaceutiques. 6, record 2, French, - acide%204%2Doxopentano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide 4-oxopentanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - acide%204%2Doxopentano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide lévulinique : forme vieillie. 1, record 2, French, - acide%204%2Doxopentano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3CO(CH2)2COOH ou CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO ou C5H8O3 6, record 2, French, - acide%204%2Doxopentano%C3%AFque
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
- ácido levulínico
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20levul%C3%ADnico
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cristales. Completamente soluble en agua, alcohol, ésteres, éteres, cetonas, hidrocarburos aromáticos. Combustible. Poco tóxico. Se usa en la fabricación de plásticos y en farmacología. 2, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20levul%C3%ADnico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : CH3CO(CH2)2COOH o CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO o C5H8O3 3, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20levul%C3%ADnico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Pipes and Fittings
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- aliphatic alcohol
1, record 3, English, aliphatic%20alcohol
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 3, English, - aliphatic%20alcohol
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tuyauterie et raccords
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alcool aliphatique
1, record 3, French, alcool%20aliphatique
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 3, French, - alcool%20aliphatique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- aliphatic alcohol 1, record 4, English, aliphatic%20alcohol
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- alcool aliphatique
1, record 4, French, alcool%20aliphatique
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcohol alifático
1, record 4, Spanish, alcohol%20alif%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- aliphatic waxy alcohol 1, record 5, English, aliphatic%20waxy%20alcohol
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- alcool cireux aliphatique
1, record 5, French, alcool%20cireux%20aliphatique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcohol céreo alifático
1, record 5, Spanish, alcohol%20c%C3%A9reo%20alif%C3%A1tico
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- aliphatic alcohol ethoxylate 1, record 6, English, aliphatic%20alcohol%20ethoxylate
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
santé juin 1976 poison control cards 1, record 6, English, - aliphatic%20alcohol%20ethoxylate
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- éthoxylate d'alcool aliphatique 1, record 6, French, %C3%A9thoxylate%20d%27alcool%20aliphatique
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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