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C4H9COOH [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-09-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 3-methylbutanoic acid
1, record 1, English, 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- isopentanoic acid 2, record 1, English, isopentanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- isovaleric acid 1, record 1, English, isovaleric%20acid
former designation, correct
- delphinic acid 1, record 1, English, delphinic%20acid
avoid
- isopropylacetic acid 1, record 1, English, isopropylacetic%20acid
avoid
- isovalerianic acid 1, record 1, English, isovalerianic%20acid
avoid
- β-methylbutyric acid 1, record 1, English, %26%23946%3B%2Dmethylbutyric%20acid
avoid
- 3-methylbutyrate 1, record 1, English, 3%2Dmethylbutyrate
avoid
- 3-methylbutyric acid 1, record 1, English, 3%2Dmethylbutyric%20acid
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specific isomer or a mixture of isomeric 5-carbon acids having the formula C5H10O2 or C4H9COOH, which appears under the form of a water-white, combustible liquid with a penetrating odour, and is used as an intermediate for plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, pharmaceuticals, metallic salts, vinyl stabilizers and an extractant for mercaptans from hydrocarbons. 3, record 1, English, - 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-methylbutanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 3, record 1, English, - 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isopentanoic acid: commercial name. 4, record 1, English, - 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid
Record 1, Key term(s)
- beta-methylbutyric acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide 3-méthylbutanoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%203%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide isopentanoïque 2, record 1, French, acide%20isopentano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide isovalérique 1, record 1, French, acide%20isoval%C3%A9rique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide 3-méthylbutanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 3, record 1, French, - acide%203%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide isopentanoïque : nom commercial. 1, record 1, French, - acide%203%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H10O2 ou C4H9COOH 3, record 1, French, - acide%203%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutano%C3%AFque
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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