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ALIPHATIC COMPOUND [11 records]

Record 1 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C8H14O6
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHOC(O)OOC(O)OCH(CH3)2
formula, see observation
105-64-6
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, crystalline solid, is almost insoluble in water, is miscible with aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, esters, ethers and chlorinated hydrocarbons, is derived by reaction of sodium peroxide with isopropyl chloroformate and is used as a low-temperature polymerization catalyst.

OBS

isopropyl peroxydicarbonate: obsolete form.

OBS

IPP: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

Chemical formula: C8H14O6 or (CH3)2CHOC(O)OOC(O)OCH(CH3)2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C8H14O6
formula, see observation
(CH3)2CHOC(O)OOC(O)OCH(CH3)2
formula, see observation
105-64-6
CAS number
DEF

Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un solide cristallin incolore, pratiquement insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé comme catalyseur de polymérisation.

OBS

peroxydicarbonate d'isopropyle : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : C8H14O6 ou (CH3)2CHOC(O)OOC(O)OCH(CH3)2

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-08-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
CH3CO(CH2)2COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO
formula, see observation
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
123-76-2
CAS number
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.

OBS

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

OBS

levulinic acid: obsolete form.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation USAF CZ-1.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3CO(CH2)2COOH or CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO or C5H8O3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3CO(CH2)2COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO
formula, see observation
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
123-76-2
CAS number
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.

OBS

acide 4-oxopentanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

acide lévulinique : forme vieillie.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3CO(CH2)2COOH ou CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO ou C5H8O3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3CO(CH2)2COOH
formula, see observation
CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO
formula, see observation
C5H8O3
formula, see observation
123-76-2
CAS number
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.

OBS

Fórmula química : CH3CO(CH2)2COOH o CH3-CO-CH2-CH2-CHO o C5H8O3

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Record 3 2011-08-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Aliphatic or Acyclic Hydrocarbons
CONT

One of the major structural groups of organic molecules, the aliphatic compounds include the alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes, and substances derived from them ...

CONT

... aliphatic compounds are oxidized more easily than aromatic compounds.

OBS

"Aliphatic," as a noun, is more often used in the plural form to designate the group of compounds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Hydrocarbures aliphatiques ou acycliques
DEF

Composé organique renfermant une chaîne ouverte, comme les corps gras.

CONT

Généralement, les composés aliphatiques sont oxydés plus facilement que les composés aromatiques.

OBS

L'acide oléique est composé aliphatique.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Hidrocarburos alifáticos o acíclicos
DEF

Compuesto orgánico derivado de un hidrocarburo alifático.

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Record 4 2011-08-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Trade Names
  • Rubber
CONT

Polysulfide-type synthetic rubber is a compound of aliphatic hydrocarbon chains linked by di-, tri-and tetra-sulfide links, manufactured from sodium polysulfide and a dihalide. Thiokol is the commercial trade name. In the manufacturing process, the sodium polysulfide is heated to 160°F.... This synthetic rubber shows oil and solvent resistance, good aging, low permeability, and has good processing characteristics.... Thiokol has been used in paint-spray hoses, oil and gasoline hoses and rollers, and as a binder.

OBS

Thiokol®: A trademark of Morton International, Inc.

Key term(s)
  • Thiokol

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations commerciales
  • Caoutchouc
DEF

Nom générique de thermoplastiques résistant aux corps gras et insensibles aux basses températures.

DEF

Désignation commerciale d'un certain nombre de polymères contenant des atomes de soufre et possédant des propriétés élastomères.

CONT

Parmi ces polymères, le Thiokol A est obtenu en polycondensant le polysulfure de sodium avec le dichloro-1,2 éthane vers 70-80 °C. [...] Il est très résistant aux solvants organiques, huiles et essences, ainsi qu'à l'action de l'oxygène et de l'ozone. Il est en général employé après avoir été chargé par du noir de carbone. Il est, en particulier, utilisé comme revêtement protecteur des métaux.

OBS

Thiokol® : Marque de commerce de la société Morton International, Inc.

Key term(s)
  • Thiokol

Spanish

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Record 5 2011-03-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C12H18N2O2
formula, see observation
4098-71-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless to slightly yellow liquid, is completely miscible with esters, ketones, ethers, aromatic and aliphatic hydrocarbons, yields polyurethanes with high stability and is resistant to light discoloration.

OBS

5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatomethyl)-1,3,3-trimethylcyclohexane: This form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry).

OBS

isophorone diisocyanate: commercial name.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designation: UN 2290.

OBS

Chemical formula: C12H18N2O2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C12H18N2O2
formula, see observation
4098-71-9
CAS number
OBS

5-isocyanato-1-(isocyanatométhyl)-1,3,3-triméthylcyclohexane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée).

OBS

Formule chimique : C12H18N2O2

Spanish

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Record 6 2011-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biological Sciences
DEF

Long chain aliphatic compound that contains multiple amino and/or imino groups. Polyamines are widely distributed in nature and include compounds such as spermine, spermidine, cadaverine, and putrescine.

CONT

Inorganic materials are impervious to biological attack by enzymes produced by contaminating bacterial systems, compared with some of the more common carriers such as celluloses, polydextrans and polyamines.

OBS

Polyamines affect ribosomes, DNA, RNA, and other biological components, and their action is frequently attributed to an electrostatic interaction between the polyamine cation and a negatively charged molecule.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sciences biologiques
DEF

Substance organique possédant plusieurs [...] fonctions amines.

CONT

Parmi les polyamines, on trouve la putrescine, la spermidine, et la spermine. Les polyamines et leurs dérivés N-acétylés jouent un rôle important dans la réplication du DNA, la régénération cellulaire, etc.

Spanish

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Record 7 2007-01-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

Any of a family of chemical compounds in which the nitro group (-O-N=O) forms part of the molecular structure.

OBS

The most common examples are organic substances in which a carbon atom is linked by a covalent bond to the nitrogen atom of the nitro group.

PHR

Nitro compound patch, nitro compound pesticide, nitro compound salt.

PHR

Aliphatic, aromatic, organic, saturated nitro compound.

PHR

Mononitro compound, polynitro compound.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
PHR

Composé mononitré, composé polynitré.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
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Record 8 2002-09-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Air Pollution
CONT

hydrocarbon. An organic compound consisting exclusively of the elements carbon and hydrogen. Derived principally from petroleum, coal tar, and plant sources.... the principal types [:] I. Aliphatic(straight-chain).... II. Cyclic(closed ring).(1) Alicyclic...(2) Aromatic...(3) Cyclic terpenes....

Key term(s)
  • Ring hydrocarbon

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Pollution de l'air
DEF

Hydrocarbure dont le squelette est constitué par au moins une chaîne carbonée fermée.

CONT

La famille des hydrocarbures compte un nombre considérable de corps présentant des conformations chimiques différentes. Suivant la forme prise par la chaîne carbonée, on distingue au premier ordre les hydrocarbures acycliques et les hydrocarbures cycliques. [...] Les hydrocarbures cycliques sont des composés dont la molécule comporte au minimum trois atomes de carbone liés entre eux et formant une chaîne fermée sur elle-même. Les cycles ainsi formés peuvent être simples, juxtaposés, enchevêtrés dans le plan et dans l'espace.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Contaminación del aire
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Record 9 1999-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

aliphatic: one of the major groups of organic compounds characterized by straight- or branched-chain arrangement of the constituent carbon atoms. Aliphatic hydrocarbons are comprised of three subgroups: (1) paraffins (alkanes), all of which are saturated and comparatively unreactive, ... (2) olefins (alkenes or alkadienes) which are unsaturated and quite reactive; (3) acetylenes (alkynes) ....

OBS

See records "aliphatic" and "unsaturated compound".

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

composé aliphatique : composé organique renfermant une chaîne ouverte, comme les corps gras.

OBS

voir fiches "composé aliphatique" et "composé non saturé".

Spanish

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Record 10 1999-02-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
OBS

aliphatic: one of the major groups of organic compounds characterized by straight- or branched-chain arrangement of the constituent carbon atoms. Aliphatic hydrocarbons are comprised of three subgroups: (1) paraffins (alkanes), all of which are saturated and comparatively unreactive, ...(2) olefins (alkenes or alkadienes) which are unsaturated and quite reactive; (3) acetylenes (alkynes) which contain a triple bond and are highly reactive.

OBS

See records "aliphatic" and "saturated compound".

OBS

unsaturated aliphatic compound.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
OBS

composé aliphatique : composé organique renfermant une chaîne ouverte, comme les corps gras.

OBS

voir fiches "composé aliphatique" et "composé saturé".

Spanish

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Record 11 1985-03-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
DEF

Any unsaturated aliphatic or alicyclic compound containing more than four carbon atoms in the chain and having at least two double bonds.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
DEF

Nom générique des hydrocarbures renfermant plusieurs doubles liaisons carbone-carbone.

Spanish

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