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BENZOL [6 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- benzol agitator operator
1, record 1, English, benzol%20agitator%20operator
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Key term(s)
- benzole agitator operator
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- opérateur d'agitateur de benzol
1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9rateur%20d%27agitateur%20de%20benzol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- opératrice d'agitateur de benzol 1, record 1, French, op%C3%A9ratrice%20d%27agitateur%20de%20benzol
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- benzene
1, record 2, English, benzene
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- [6]annulene 2, record 2, English, %5B6%5Dannulene
correct
- (6)annulene 3, record 2, English, %286%29annulene
- benzine 3, record 2, English, benzine
see observation, obsolete
- benzol 3, record 2, English, benzol
see observation, obsolete
- cyclohexatriene 3, record 2, English, cyclohexatriene
obsolete
- phene 3, record 2, English, phene
correct
- phenyl hydride 3, record 2, English, phenyl%20hydride
correct
- benzen 3, record 2, English, benzen
obsolete
- benzin 3, record 2, English, benzin
obsolete
- benzole 3, record 2, English, benzole
see observation
- benzolene 3, record 2, English, benzolene
see observation
- bicarburet of hydrogen 4, record 2, English, bicarburet%20of%20hydrogen
- carbon oil 3, record 2, English, carbon%20oil
- coal naphtha 3, record 2, English, coal%20naphtha
- mineral naphtha 3, record 2, English, mineral%20naphtha
- pyrobenzol 3, record 2, English, pyrobenzol
- pyrobenzole 3, record 2, English, pyrobenzole
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical in the form of a colorless, liquid, flammable, aromatic hydrocarbon that is used in the manufacture of styrene and phenol. 5, record 2, English, - benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 5, record 2, English, - benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
benzol : obsolete name for benzene, no longer in approved use. 5, record 2, English, - benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
benzine: an archaic and misleading term which should not be confused with benzene. 5, record 2, English, - benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H6 5, record 2, English, - benzene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Hydrocarbures aromatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- benzène
1, record 2, French, benz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- [6]annulène 2, record 2, French, %5B6%5Dannul%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- (6)annulène 3, record 2, French, %286%29annul%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- benzine 4, record 2, French, benzine
see observation, feminine noun, obsolete
- benzol 5, record 2, French, benzol
see observation, masculine noun
- cyclohexatriène 4, record 2, French, cyclohexatri%C3%A8ne
masculine noun, obsolete
- phène 4, record 2, French, ph%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- hydrure de phényle 3, record 2, French, hydrure%20de%20ph%C3%A9nyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Hydrocarbure cyclique [...] découvert par Faraday en 1825. 6, record 2, French, - benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 7, record 2, French, - benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
benzine : Désignation commerciale et ancienne du benzène. 8, record 2, French, - benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Selon le Dictionnaire de la chimie et de ses applications de Clément et Raymonde Duval, «benzol» est une désignation commerciale utilisée à tort pour parler du benzène, ce qui est confirmé par le Quillet encyclopédique, qui le donne comme nom commercial du mélange de benzène, de toluène et de xylène obtenu dans la distillation du goudron de houille. 9, record 2, French, - benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H6 7, record 2, French, - benz%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Hidrocarburos aromáticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- benceno
1, record 2, Spanish, benceno
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- benzina 2, record 2, Spanish, benzina
feminine noun
- benzol 3, record 2, Spanish, benzol
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sustancia química derivada del petróleo usada en numerosos productos químicos. 4, record 2, Spanish, - benceno
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H6 5, record 2, Spanish, - benceno
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-06-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Terra Cotta
- Equipment (Chemistry)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- benzol grading
1, record 3, English, benzol%20grading
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- grading of benzol 1, record 3, English, grading%20of%20benzol
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, - benzol%20grading
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Terres cuites
- Équipement (Chimie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- classement de benzol
1, record 3, French, classement%20de%20benzol
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, - classement%20de%20benzol
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-04-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Tolu balsam
1, record 4, English, Tolu%20balsam
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tolu 2, record 4, English, tolu
correct
- tolu resin 2, record 4, English, tolu%20resin
correct
- balsam of Tolu 3, record 4, English, balsam%20of%20Tolu
correct
- Tolu balsam gum 1, record 4, English, Tolu%20balsam%20gum
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Balsam of Tolu was included in the US Pharmacopeia in 1820 as well and used similarly in addition to an antitussive and respiratory used for lozenges for coughs and sore throats, in cough syrups and as a vapor inhalant for respiratory ailments with documented antiseptic and expectorant properties. 4, record 4, English, - Tolu%20balsam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Tolu balsam... constituents : About 80 per cent amorphous resin, with cinnamic acid, a volatile oil, and a little vanillin, benzyl benzoate and benzyl cinnamate. It is freely soluble in chloroform, glacial acetic acid, acetone, ether, alcohol and liquor potassa, scarcely soluble in petroleum-benzine and benzol. 1, record 4, English, - Tolu%20balsam
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
May be used as a flavoring agent. 5, record 4, English, - Tolu%20balsam
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Tolu balsam extract
- tolu oil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- baume de Tolu
1, record 4, French, baume%20de%20Tolu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oléorésine provenant du tronc de plusieurs variétés de Myroxylon balsamum utilisée comme antispasmodique et antitussif et comme succédané du baume de Pérou. 2, record 4, French, - baume%20de%20Tolu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Tolu», nom d'une ville de Colombie, s'écrit parfois, dans les sources françaises, avec l'accent tonique original sur le «u». Toutefois, ces mêmes documents emploient indifféremment le «t» majuscule ou minuscule. 3, record 4, French, - baume%20de%20Tolu
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le baume de Tolu est souvent confondu (à tort) avec le baume du Pérou. 3, record 4, French, - baume%20de%20Tolu
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- bálsamo de Tolú
1, record 4, Spanish, b%C3%A1lsamo%20de%20Tol%C3%BA
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Solid Fossil Fuels
- Mineralogy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- cloustonite
1, record 5, English, cloustonite
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mineral related to asphalt, occurring in patches in blue limestone and in blue flags at Inganess, Orkley. 2, record 5, English, - cloustonite
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is soluble in benzol and at a red heat gives off a large amount of illuminating gas. 2, record 5, English, - cloustonite
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Combustibles fossiles solides
- Minéralogie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cloustonite
1, record 5, French, cloustonite
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance bitumineuse soluble dans le benzol. 1, record 5, French, - cloustonite
Record 5, 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
- benzol chloride 1, record 6, English, benzol%20chloride
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- chlorure de benzylidène 1, record 6, French, chlorure%20de%20benzylid%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tarif des E.-U. p,8 1, record 6, French, - chlorure%20de%20benzylid%C3%A8ne
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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