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INSECT REPELLANT [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- insect repellant
1, record 1, English, insect%20repellant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- insect repellent 2, record 1, English, insect%20repellent
correct
- insectifuge 3, record 1, English, insectifuge
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An agent that drives away insects usually without destroying them. 4, record 1, English, - insect%20repellant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Although insect repellants have not been used for insect control per se their advantages in the protection of man and materials is obvious. These chemicals have played a very important role in the protection of man against blood-sucking insects and vectors of diseases. 1, record 1, English, - insect%20repellant
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insect repellent: term extracted from the “Glossaire de l’agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 5, record 1, English, - insect%20repellant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- insectifuge
1, record 1, French, insectifuge
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] produit qui éloigne les insectes. 2, record 1, French, - insectifuge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insectifuge : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - insectifuge
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Protección de las plantas
- Animales dañinos para los cultivos
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- insectífugo 1, record 1, Spanish, insect%C3%ADfugo
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- repulsivo 2, record 1, Spanish, repulsivo
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] sustancias que provocan el alejamiento de los insectos y aseguran por este hecho una cierta protección del hombre, de los animales o de las plantas. 2, record 1, Spanish, - insect%C3%ADfugo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hay ciertas sustancias [...] que ejercen atracción sobre determinados insectos, utilizándose esta propiedad para ser cazados; otros productos, a la inversa, actúan como insectífugos, como la naftalina, tan usada para ahuyentar a la polilla de la ropa, o el paradiclorobenceno y otros que alguna vez pueden utilizarse con fines agrícolas. 3, record 1, Spanish, - insect%C3%ADfugo
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
- 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal
1, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- citronellal 2, record 2, English, citronellal
correct
- (±)-citronellal 1, record 2, English, %28%C2%B1%29%2Dcitronellal
correct
- ß-citronellal 3, record 2, English, %C3%9F%2Dcitronellal
correct
- (R)-(+)-citronellal 4, record 2, English, %28R%29%2D%28%2B%29%2Dcitronellal
correct
- citronellel 3, record 2, English, citronellel
correct
- (d)-citronellol 3, record 2, English, %28d%29%2Dcitronellol
correct
- 2,3-dihydrocitral 3, record 2, English, 2%2C3%2Ddihydrocitral
correct
- (±)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal 1, record 2, English, %28%C2%B1%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Doctenal
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal 5, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Doctenal
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-al 6, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Docten%2D1%2Dal
correct
- rhodinal 6, record 2, English, rhodinal
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An aldehyde appearing under the form of a liquid which constitutes the main constituent of citronella oil, is also found in many volatile oils, such as lemon, lemon grass, melissa, and is used in soap perfumes, as a flavoring for jellies, beverages, ices, candies and as an insect repellant. 7, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H18O or C9H17CHO 7, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 3,7-diméthyloct-6-énal
1, record 2, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- citronellal 2, record 2, French, citronellal
correct, masculine noun
- (±)-citronellal 3, record 2, French, %28%C2%B1%29%2Dcitronellal
correct, masculine noun
- ß-citronellal 1, record 2, French, %C3%9F%2Dcitronellal
correct
- (R)-(+)-citronellal 1, record 2, French, %28R%29%2D%28%2B%29%2Dcitronellal
correct, masculine noun
- citronellel 1, record 2, French, citronellel
correct, masculine noun
- (d)-citronellol 1, record 2, French, %28d%29%2Dcitronellol
correct, masculine noun
- 2,3-dihydrocitral 1, record 2, French, 2%2C3%2Ddihydrocitral
correct, masculine noun
- (±)-3,7-diméthyl-6-octénal 3, record 2, French, %28%C2%B1%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- 3,7-diméthyl-6-octénal 1, record 2, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- 3,7-diméthyl-6-octèn-1-al 1, record 2, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A8n%2D1%2Dal
correct, masculine noun
- rhodinal 4, record 2, French, rhodinal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl-3,7 octène-6 al 5, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C7%20oct%C3%A8ne%2D6%20al
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aldéhyde monoterpénique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide à odeur de mélisse, présent dans les essences d'eucalyptus (antipode dextrogyre) et de citron de Java (antipode lévogyre), principal composant de l'essence de citronnelle, que l'on utilise dans la chimie des parfums, en savonnerie, comme aromatisant pour gelées, boissons, glaces et bonbons, et pour repousser les insectes. 6, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,7-diméthyloct-6-énal : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H18O ou C9H17CHO 6, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
rhodinal : Ce terme, donné comme parfait synonyme de «citronellal» dans les sources anglaises, est peut-être un spécifique, soit un isomère du citronellal. Voir la définition qui suit. 6, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
rhodinal : Aldéhyde monoterpénique isomère du citronellal, qu'il accompagne dans les essences naturelles. 7, record 2, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
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
- citronelal
1, record 2, Spanish, citronelal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- d-citronelal 2, record 2, Spanish, d%2Dcitronelal
masculine noun
- 3,7-dimetil-6-octenal 3, record 2, Spanish, 3%2C7%2Ddimetil%2D6%2Doctenal
correct, masculine noun
- rodinal 4, record 2, Spanish, rodinal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Corresponde al producto obtenido de la esencia de Citronella de Java, por destilación fraccionada y procedimientos químicos de purificación. 2, record 2, Spanish, - citronelal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C10H18O o C9H17CHO 5, record 2, Spanish, - citronelal
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Crop Protection
- Animal Pests (Crops)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- insect repellent
1, record 3, English, insect%20repellent
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Insect repellent creams from essential oils: Certain indigenous essential oils ... on experimentation have proved to be highly effective repellents when applied in cream formulation against house flies and mosquitoes. 1, record 3, English, - insect%20repellent
Record 3, Key term(s)
- insect repellant
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Protection des végétaux
- Animaux nuisibles aux cultures
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- insectifuge
1, record 3, French, insectifuge
correct, adjective
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui éloigne les insectes. 2, record 3, French, - insectifuge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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