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INSOLUBLE AZO DYES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Medication
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 3-chloroaniline
1, record 1, English, 3%2Dchloroaniline
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 3-chlorobenzeneamine 1, record 1, English, 3%2Dchlorobenzeneamine
correct
- 3-chlorophenylamine 1, record 1, English, 3%2Dchlorophenylamine
correct
- m-chloraniline 1, record 1, English, m%2Dchloraniline
former designation, correct, see observation
- m-chloroaniline 2, record 1, English, m%2Dchloroaniline
former designation, correct, see observation
- m-chlorophenylamine 1, record 1, English, m%2Dchlorophenylamine
former designation, correct, see observation
- 1-amino-3-chlorobenzene 1, record 1, English, 1%2Damino%2D3%2Dchlorobenzene
avoid
- m-aminochlorobenzene 3, record 1, English, m%2Daminochlorobenzene
avoid, see observation
- meta-aminochlorobenzene 4, record 1, English, meta%2Daminochlorobenzene
former designation, avoid, see observation
- meta-chloraniline 4, record 1, English, meta%2Dchloraniline
former designation, avoid, see observation
- meta-chloroaniline 4, record 1, English, meta%2Dchloroaniline
former designation, avoid, see observation
- meta-chlorophenylamine 4, record 1, English, meta%2Dchlorophenylamine
former designation, avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless to light-amber liquid which tends to darken during storage, is insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents, and is used as an intermediate for azo dyes and pigments, in pharmaceuticals, insecticides and agricultural chemicals. 5, record 1, English, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-chloroaniline: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 1, English, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Fast Orange GC Base; UN 2018 (solid); UN 2019 (liquid). 5, record 1, English, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 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. 4, record 1, English, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H6ClN or ClC6H4NH2 5, record 1, English, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Médicaments
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 3-chloroaniline
1, record 1, French, 3%2Dchloroaniline
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 3-chlorobenzénamine 1, record 1, French, 3%2Dchlorobenz%C3%A9namine
correct, feminine noun
- (3-chlorophényl)amine 1, record 1, French, %283%2Dchloroph%C3%A9nyl%29amine
correct, feminine noun
- m-chloroaniline 2, record 1, French, m%2Dchloroaniline
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
- méta-chloroaniline 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9ta%2Dchloroaniline
former designation, avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore ou légèrement ambré, insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans les solvants organiques, utilisé dans les teintures, les pigments, les produits pharmaceutiques et les insecticides. 3, record 1, French, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-chloroaniline : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 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. 1, record 1, French, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H6ClN ou ClC6H4NH2 3, record 1, French, - 3%2Dchloroaniline
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- N,N-dimethyl-4-(phenyldiazenyl)aniline
1, record 2, English, N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2D4%2D%28phenyldiazenyl%29aniline
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- benzeneazodimethylaniline 2, record 2, English, benzeneazodimethylaniline
correct
- butter yellow 3, record 2, English, butter%20yellow
correct
- dimethylaminoazobenzene 4, record 2, English, dimethylaminoazobenzene
correct
- DAB 5, record 2, English, DAB
see observation
- DAB 5, record 2, English, DAB
- 4-(dimethylamino)azobenzene 6, record 2, English, 4%2D%28dimethylamino%29azobenzene
correct
- 4-dimethylaminoazobenzene 5, record 2, English, 4%2Ddimethylaminoazobenzene
correct
- 4-(N,N-dimethylamino)azobenzene 7, record 2, English, 4%2D%28N%2CN%2Ddimethylamino%29azobenzene
correct, see observation
- p-dimethylaminoazobenzene 8, record 2, English, p%2Ddimethylaminoazobenzene
correct, see observation
- P.D.A.B. 2, record 2, English, P%2ED%2EA%2EB%2E
see observation
- P.D.A.B. 2, record 2, English, P%2ED%2EA%2EB%2E
- para-dimethyl-aminoazobenzene 9, record 2, English, para%2Ddimethyl%2Daminoazobenzene
see observation, obsolete
- dimethylaminoazobenzol 5, record 2, English, dimethylaminoazobenzol
correct
- 4-dimethylaminoazobenzol 5, record 2, English, 4%2Ddimethylaminoazobenzol
correct
- p-dimethylamino-azobenzol 10, record 2, English, p%2Ddimethylamino%2Dazobenzol
see observation, obsolete
- 4-dimethylaminophenylazobenzene 5, record 2, English, 4%2Ddimethylaminophenylazobenzene
correct
- N,N-dimethyl-4-aminoazobenzene 5, record 2, English, N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2D4%2Daminoazobenzene
correct, see observation
- N,N-dimethyl-p-aminoazobenzene 10, record 2, English, N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2Dp%2Daminoazobenzene
see observation
- N,N-dimethyl-p-azoaniline 2, record 2, English, N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2Dp%2Dazoaniline
see observation
- N,N-dimethyl-p-phenylazoaniline 10, record 2, English, N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2Dp%2Dphenylazoaniline
see observation
- N,N-dimethyl-4-(phenylazo)benzenamine 11, record 2, English, N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2D4%2D%28phenylazo%29benzenamine
correct, see observation
- dimethyl yellow 7, record 2, English, dimethyl%20yellow
correct
- methyl yellow 12, record 2, English, methyl%20yellow
correct
- Fat Yellow 11, record 2, English, Fat%20Yellow
correct
- Oil Yellow 13, record 2, English, Oil%20Yellow
correct
- Solvent Yellow 2 9, record 2, English, Solvent%20Yellow%202
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An azo dye which appears under the form of yellow crystalline leaflets, is soluble in alcohol, ether, strong mineral acids and oils, is insoluble in water, is derived by the action of benzenediazonium chloride on dimethyl aniline, is toxic by inhalation and by skin absorption, is carcinogenic, was formerly used in coloring butter and oils but may not be used anymore in foods or beverages, and which is used as a chemical indicator, in dyes, and in organic research. 14, record 2, English, - N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2D4%2D%28phenyldiazenyl%29aniline
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N-: This prefix must be italicized. 1, record 2, English, - N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2D4%2D%28phenyldiazenyl%29aniline
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 1, record 2, English, - N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2D4%2D%28phenyldiazenyl%29aniline
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
DAB; DMAB; P.D.A.B.: These might be in-house or non-recognized abbreviations; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 1, record 2, English, - N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2D4%2D%28phenyldiazenyl%29aniline
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H5NNC6H4N(CH3)2 or C14H15N3 14, record 2, English, - N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%2D4%2D%28phenyldiazenyl%29aniline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Chimie analytique
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- N,N-diméthyl-4-(phényldiazényl)aniline
1, record 2, French, N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D4%2D%28ph%C3%A9nyldiaz%C3%A9nyl%29aniline
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- benzèneazodiméthylaniline 1, record 2, French, benz%C3%A8neazodim%C3%A9thylaniline
correct, feminine noun
- jaune de beurre 2, record 2, French, jaune%20de%20beurre
correct, masculine noun
- diméthylaminoazobenzène 3, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thylaminoazobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- 4-(diméthylamino)azobenzène 1, record 2, French, 4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29azobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- 4-diméthylaminoazobenzène 1, record 2, French, 4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaminoazobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- 4-(N,N-diméthylamino)azobenzène 1, record 2, French, 4%2D%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylamino%29azobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- p-diméthylaminoazobenzène 1, record 2, French, p%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaminoazobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- para-diméthylaminoazobenzène 1, record 2, French, para%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaminoazobenz%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- diméthylaminoazobenzol 1, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thylaminoazobenzol
correct, masculine noun
- 4-diméthylaminoazobenzol 1, record 2, French, 4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaminoazobenzol
correct, masculine noun
- p-diméthylaminoazobenzol 1, record 2, French, p%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaminoazobenzol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 4-diméthylaminophénylazobenzène 1, record 2, French, 4%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaminoph%C3%A9nylazobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- N,N-diméthyl-4-aminoazobenzène 1, record 2, French, N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D4%2Daminoazobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- N,N-diméthyl-p-aminoazobenzène 1, record 2, French, N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2Dp%2Daminoazobenz%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun
- N,N-diméthyl-p-azoaniline 1, record 2, French, N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2Dp%2Dazoaniline
see observation, feminine noun
- N,N-diméthyl-p-phénylazoaniline 1, record 2, French, N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2Dp%2Dph%C3%A9nylazoaniline
see observation, feminine noun
- N,N-diméthyl-4-(phénylazo)benzenamine 1, record 2, French, N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D4%2D%28ph%C3%A9nylazo%29benzenamine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- jaune de diméthyle 1, record 2, French, jaune%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- jaune de méthyle 1, record 2, French, jaune%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé azoïque [...] préparé à partir du chlorure de benzènediazonium et de la diméthylaniline [qui] a servi de colorant jaune pour les corps gras alimentaires (jaune de beurre), jusqu'à la découverte de ses propriétés carcinogènes, [et qui a pour caractéristique d'être] un indicateur coloré, rouge en dessous de PH 3, jaune au-dessus de PH 4 [...] 4, record 2, French, - N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D4%2D%28ph%C3%A9nyldiaz%C3%A9nyl%29aniline
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 1, record 2, French, - N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D4%2D%28ph%C3%A9nyldiaz%C3%A9nyl%29aniline
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 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. 1, record 2, French, - N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D4%2D%28ph%C3%A9nyldiaz%C3%A9nyl%29aniline
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H5NNC6H4N(CH3)2 ou C14H15N3 5, record 2, French, - N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D4%2D%28ph%C3%A9nyldiaz%C3%A9nyl%29aniline
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Química analítica
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- dimetilaminoazobenceno
1, record 2, Spanish, dimetilaminoazobenceno
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido cristalino amarillo. Soluble en alcohol, éter, ácidos minerales fuertes y aceites; insoluble en agua. Probablemente tóxico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - dimetilaminoazobenceno
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H5NNC6H4N(CH3)2 o C14H15N3 2, record 2, Spanish, - dimetilaminoazobenceno
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-02-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- azoic dyes
1, record 3, English, azoic%20dyes
correct, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- insoluble azo dyes 2, record 3, English, insoluble%20azo%20dyes
correct, plural
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word "Azoic" is the distinguishing name given to insoluble azo dyes that are... actually produced within the fibre itself. This is done with impregnating the fibre with one component of the dye, followed by treatment in another component, thus forming the dye within the fibre. The formation of this insoluble dye within the fabric makes it very fast to washing. 2, record 3, English, - azoic%20dyes
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term generally used in plural. 3, record 3, English, - azoic%20dyes
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- colorants azoïques insolubles
1, record 3, French, colorants%20azo%C3%AFques%20insolubles
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- colorants développables 1, record 3, French, colorants%20d%C3%A9veloppables
correct, masculine noun, plural
- colorants naphtol-base 1, record 3, French, colorants%20naphtol%2Dbase
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les colorants azoïques insolubles [...] Dans ce cas, la teinture consiste à créer le colorant au sein même des fibres. [...] Les colorants azoïques insolubles présentent une grande solidité à l'eau et à la lumière. 1, record 3, French, - colorants%20azo%C3%AFques%20insolubles
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S'emploie généralement au pluriel. 2, record 3, French, - colorants%20azo%C3%AFques%20insolubles
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1975-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textiles: Preparation and Processing
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- naphthol 1, record 4, English, naphthol
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
insoluble azo dyes formed on the fiber.... Used... to obtain fast, brilliant scarlets and reds at... low cost. 1, record 4, English, - naphthol
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Apprêt et traitements divers (Textiles)
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- colorant naphtol
1, record 4, French, colorant%20naphtol
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces colorants sont fabriqués sur la fibre. [...] Les filés ou tissus sont traités dans un bain de naphtolate de soude [...] 1, record 4, French, - colorant%20naphtol
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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