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Record 1 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(C2H4O)x·C14H22O
formula, see observation
9036-19-5
CAS number
OBS

Octyl phenol condensed with x moles ethylene oxide; for example: with 3 moles = octylphenol EO (3).

OBS

The prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-," along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-," 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-," "m-" and "p-." Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-," and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned.

OBS

alpha; omega: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized.

OBS

tert-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Also known under the following commercial designations : Antarox CA 620; Caswell No. 614; Cemulsol OP 16; Charger E; Emulgen 808; Hyonic PE 260; Igepal CA, Triton; Triton X100.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C2H4O)x·C14H22O

Key term(s)
  • a-[(1,1,3,3-tetramethylbutyl)phenyl]-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C2H4O)x·C14H22O
formula, see observation
9036-19-5
CAS number
OBS

Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2-, 1,3- et 1,4-, respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-») sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu.

OBS

alpha; oméga : Ces mots doivent être remplacés par les lettres grecques correspondantes ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

tert- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C2H4O)x·C14H22O

Key term(s)
  • a-[(1,1,3,3,-tétraméthylbutyl)phényl]-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-éthanediyl)

Spanish

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Record 2 2013-08-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
(C2H4O)x·C15H24O
formula, see observation
9016-45-9
CAS number
DEF

Nonionic surfactant mixtures prepared by reacting nonylphenol with ethylene oxide.

CONT

Nonylphenol (NP) and nonylphenol ethoxylate (NPE) are high-volume chemicals that have been used for more than forty years as detergents, emulsifiers, wetting and dispersing agents.

OBS

alpha-; omega-: These words must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letters or italicized.

OBS

p-: This abbreviation (of para-) must be italicized.

OBS

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

OBS

Also known under a very large number of commercial designations, among which: Agral 90; Antarox BL-344; Arkopal N-090; Carsonon N-9; Chemax NP Series; Conco NI-90; Dowfax 9N; Lissapol NX; Makon; Neutronyx 600; Nonipol NO; Nonoxynol-15; Nonoxynol-18; Nonoxynol-20; Polytergent B; Protachem 630; Renex 600; Rewopol NV-9; Rewpol HV-9; Solar NP; Synperonic NX; Tergitol NP-14; Tergitol NP-27; Tergitol NP-33 (nonionic); Tergitol NP-35; Tergitol NP-40; Tergitol NPX; Tergitol TP-9; Triton N; Triton N-100; Trycol NP-1.

OBS

Chemical formula: (C2H4O)x·C15H24O

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
(C2H4O)x·C15H24O
formula, see observation
9016-45-9
CAS number
OBS

[...] agent tensio-actif.

OBS

alpha-; oméga-: Ces mots doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique.

OBS

p-: Cette abréviation (de para-) s'écrit en italique.

OBS

ENP : abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion.

OBS

Formule chimique : (C2H4O)x·C15H24O

Spanish

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Record 3 2011-06-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
DEF

Trademark for a series of biodegradable nonionic surfactants used as detergents, dispersants, emulsifiers, and wetting agents.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
DEF

Dénomination d'une série de détergents sans ion actif, moussant à l'eau de mer.

Spanish

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