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BENZOPHENONE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacodynamics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acid metabolite
1, record 1, English, acid%20metabolite
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A method for the measurement in plasma, blood and urine of progabide, its main acid metabolite, and the corresponding benzophenone is described. This assay allows the determination of progabide and its acid metabolite for therapeutic drug monitoring... 1, record 1, English, - acid%20metabolite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Arachidonic, carboxylic, folic, terfenadine acid metabolite. 2, record 1, English, - acid%20metabolite
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Pharmacodynamie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- métabolite acide
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9tabolite%20acide
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'ébastine est rapidement absorbée après prise orale et subit un effet de premier passage intestinal et hépatique très important. Elle est presque entièrement transformée en son métabolite acide pharmacologiquement actif, la carébastine. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tabolite%20acide
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Métabolite acide carboxylique. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9tabolite%20acide
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- diphenylmethanol
1, record 2, English, diphenylmethanol
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- diphenylcarbinol 2, record 2, English, diphenylcarbinol
- benzhydrol 3, record 2, English, benzhydrol
avoid
- benzohydrol 1, record 2, English, benzohydrol
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of colorless crystals resembling needles which is slightly soluble in water, is easily soluble in alcohol, ether, chloroform, and carbon disulfide, is combustible, is obtained by reducing benzophenone with magnesium or zinc dust and which is used in the preparation of certain antihistamines and as an insecticide. 4, record 2, English, - diphenylmethanol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: (C6H5)2CH2O 4, record 2, English, - diphenylmethanol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- diphénylméthanol
1, record 2, French, diph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thanol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- benzhydrol 2, record 2, French, benzhydrol
avoid, masculine noun
- benzohydrol 3, record 2, French, benzohydrol
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : (C6H5)2CH2O 4, record 2, French, - diph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thanol
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
- benzhidrol
1, record 2, Spanish, benzhidrol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cristales incoloros, ligeramente solubles en agua, alcohol y éter. Combustible. Toxicidad desconocida. 2, record 2, Spanish, - benzhidrol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química : (C6H5)2CH2O 3, record 2, Spanish, - benzhidrol
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 4,4’-carbonylbis(N,N-dimethylaniline)
1, record 3, English, 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddimethylaniline%29
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Michler’s ketone 2, record 3, English, Michler%26rsquo%3Bs%20ketone
correct
- tetramethyldiaminobenzophenone 3, record 3, English, tetramethyldiaminobenzophenone
avoid
- 4, 4’-bis(dimethylamino) benzophenone 3, record 3, English, 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2Dbis%28dimethylamino%29%20benzophenone
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of crystalline leaflets used in the synthesis of dryestuffs, especially auramine derivatives. 4, record 3, English, - 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4,4’-carbonylbis(N,N-dimethylaniline): the capital letters "N" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CO[C6H4N(CH3)2]2 or (CH3)2N-C6H4-CO-C6H[substract 4]-N(CH[substract 3])[substract 2] 5, record 3, English, - 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 4,4'-carbonylbis(N,N-diméthylaniline)
1, record 3, French, 4%2C4%27%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cétone de Michler 2, record 3, French, c%C3%A9tone%20de%20Michler
correct, feminine noun
- tétraméthyldiaminobenzophénone 3, record 3, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyldiaminobenzoph%C3%A9none
avoid, feminine noun
- tétraméthyl-diamino-4-4-'-benzophénone 4, record 3, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%2Ddiamino%2D4%2D4%2D%27%2Dbenzoph%C3%A9none
avoid, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4,4'-carbonylbis(N,N-diméthylaniline) : La lettre majuscule «N» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - 4%2C4%27%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CO[C6H4N(CH3)2]2 ou (CH3)2N-C6H4-CO-C6H4-N(CH3)2 5, record 3, French, - 4%2C4%27%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Food Additives
- Chemistry
- Pharmacology
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- benzophenone
1, record 4, English, benzophenone
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- diphenyl ketone 1, record 4, English, diphenyl%20ketone
correct
- diphenylmethanone 1, record 4, English, diphenylmethanone
correct
- diphenylcetone 2, record 4, English, diphenylcetone
avoid
- phenyl ketone 3, record 4, English, phenyl%20ketone
avoid
- benzoylbenzene 1, record 4, English, benzoylbenzene
avoid
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Benzophenone... Stable form... orthorhombic bisphenoidal prisms from alcohol or ether. Geranium-like odor... Insoluble in water... ;soluble in chloroform... Freely soluble in ether, acetone. Use : Fixative for heavy perfumes, such as geranium, new-mown hay, especially when used in soaps. In the manufacture of antihistamines, hypnotics, insecticides. 4, record 4, English, - benzophenone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A flavoring for beverages, side-dishes, desserts ... 5, record 4, English, - benzophenone
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: (C6H5)2CO or C6H5COC6H6 6, record 4, English, - benzophenone
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Additifs alimentaires
- Chimie
- Pharmacologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- benzophénone
1, record 4, French, benzoph%C3%A9none
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- diphénylcétone 2, record 4, French, diph%C3%A9nylc%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
- diphénylméthanone 1, record 4, French, diph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thanone
correct, feminine noun
- phénylbenzoyle 1, record 4, French, ph%C3%A9nylbenzoyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cétone se présentant sous la forme de prismes incolores, insolubles dans l'eau, solubles dans l'alcool, l'éther, l'acétone. 3, record 4, French, - benzoph%C3%A9none
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Odeur de géraniums. Aromatisant pour boissons, entremets, desserts. 3, record 4, French, - benzoph%C3%A9none
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : (C6H5)2CO ou C6H5COC6H6 4, record 4, French, - benzoph%C3%A9none
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Química
- Farmacología
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- benzofenona
1, record 4, Spanish, benzofenona
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: (C6H5)2CO o C6H5COC6H6 2, record 4, Spanish, - benzofenona
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-12-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Benzophenone 11
1, record 5, English, Benzophenone%2011
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Benzophénone 11
1, record 5, French, Benzoph%C3%A9none%2011
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-03-13
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- 2-hydroxy-4-(octyloxy) benzophenone
1, record 6, English, 2%2Dhydroxy%2D4%2D%28octyloxy%29%20benzophenone
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- octabenzone 2, record 6, English, octabenzone
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Octabenzone. ... Use: To stabilize polyethylene against deterioration by ultraviolet light. 1, record 6, English, - 2%2Dhydroxy%2D4%2D%28octyloxy%29%20benzophenone
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- 2-hydroxy-4-(octyloxy) benzophénone
1, record 6, French, 2%2Dhydroxy%2D4%2D%28octyloxy%29%20benzoph%C3%A9none
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- octabenzone 2, record 6, French, octabenzone
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Équivalent fourni par Alfred Schertz, traducteur-chimiste de la Section Environnement à Montréal. 1, record 6, French, - 2%2Dhydroxy%2D4%2D%28octyloxy%29%20benzoph%C3%A9none
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- octabenzona
1, record 6, Spanish, octabenzona
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-02-06
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- radical anion
1, record 7, English, radical%20anion
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a negatively charged radical... e. g., the benzene radical anion... or the benzophenone radical anion... 1, record 7, English, - radical%20anion
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- anion radical
1, record 7, French, anion%20radical
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- radical-anion 1, record 7, French, radical%2Danion
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] radical chargé négativement [...] par exemple, l'anion radical du benzène [...] ou l'anion radical de la benzophénone [...] 1, record 7, French, - anion%20radical
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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