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MELISSA OIL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal
1, record 1, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- citronellal 2, record 1, English, citronellal
correct
- (±)-citronellal 1, record 1, English, %28%C2%B1%29%2Dcitronellal
correct
- ß-citronellal 3, record 1, English, %C3%9F%2Dcitronellal
correct
- (R)-(+)-citronellal 4, record 1, English, %28R%29%2D%28%2B%29%2Dcitronellal
correct
- citronellel 3, record 1, English, citronellel
correct
- (d)-citronellol 3, record 1, English, %28d%29%2Dcitronellol
correct
- 2,3-dihydrocitral 3, record 1, English, 2%2C3%2Ddihydrocitral
correct
- (±)-3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal 1, record 1, English, %28%C2%B1%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Doctenal
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-6-octenal 5, record 1, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Doctenal
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-6-octen-1-al 6, record 1, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D6%2Docten%2D1%2Dal
correct
- rhodinal 6, record 1, English, rhodinal
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, 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 1, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,7-dimethyloct-6-enal: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H18O or C9H17CHO 7, record 1, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethyloct%2D6%2Denal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 3,7-diméthyloct-6-énal
1, record 1, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- citronellal 2, record 1, French, citronellal
correct, masculine noun
- (±)-citronellal 3, record 1, French, %28%C2%B1%29%2Dcitronellal
correct, masculine noun
- ß-citronellal 1, record 1, French, %C3%9F%2Dcitronellal
correct
- (R)-(+)-citronellal 1, record 1, French, %28R%29%2D%28%2B%29%2Dcitronellal
correct, masculine noun
- citronellel 1, record 1, French, citronellel
correct, masculine noun
- (d)-citronellol 1, record 1, French, %28d%29%2Dcitronellol
correct, masculine noun
- 2,3-dihydrocitral 1, record 1, French, 2%2C3%2Ddihydrocitral
correct, masculine noun
- (±)-3,7-diméthyl-6-octénal 3, record 1, French, %28%C2%B1%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- 3,7-diméthyl-6-octénal 1, record 1, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A9nal
correct, masculine noun
- 3,7-diméthyl-6-octèn-1-al 1, record 1, French, 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D6%2Doct%C3%A8n%2D1%2Dal
correct, masculine noun
- rhodinal 4, record 1, French, rhodinal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl-3,7 octène-6 al 5, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C7%20oct%C3%A8ne%2D6%20al
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3,7-diméthyloct-6-énal : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H18O ou C9H17CHO 6, record 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 1, 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 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
rhodinal : Aldéhyde monoterpénique isomère du citronellal, qu'il accompagne dans les essences naturelles. 7, record 1, French, - 3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thyloct%2D6%2D%C3%A9nal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- citronelal
1, record 1, Spanish, citronelal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- d-citronelal 2, record 1, Spanish, d%2Dcitronelal
masculine noun
- 3,7-dimetil-6-octenal 3, record 1, Spanish, 3%2C7%2Ddimetil%2D6%2Doctenal
correct, masculine noun
- rodinal 4, record 1, Spanish, rodinal
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, 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 1, Spanish, - citronelal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C10H18O o C9H17CHO 5, record 1, Spanish, - citronelal
Record 2 - internal organization data 2002-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Pharmacology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- melissa oil 1, record 2, English, melissa%20oil
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
- Pharmacologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essence de mélisse
1, record 2, French, essence%20de%20m%C3%A9lisse
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
- Farmacología
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- esencia de melisa
1, record 2, Spanish, esencia%20de%20melisa
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1998-12-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- lemongrass oil
1, record 3, English, lemongrass%20oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- lemon grass oil 2, record 3, English, lemon%20grass%20oil
correct
- lemon-grass oil 3, record 3, English, lemon%2Dgrass%20oil
correct
- oil of Lemon Grass 4, record 3, English, oil%20of%20Lemon%20Grass
correct
- Indian melissa oil 5, record 3, English, Indian%20melissa%20oil
see observation
- Indian verbena oil 2, record 3, English, Indian%20verbena%20oil
see observation
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A yellow to reddish brown essential oil that has an odor of lemon or verbena, is obtained especially from either of two lemon grasses (Cymbopogon citratus or C. flexuosus), and is used chiefly as a perfume (as in soap) and as a source of the aldehyde citral. 6, record 3, English, - lemongrass%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lemon-grass oil [is a] natural flavoring agent used in lemon and fruit flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, and chewing gum. 3, record 3, English, - lemongrass%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Indian or ’Cochin’ lemon grass oil, the principal lemon grass oil of commerce, is from C. flexuosos which is indigenous to India, and the so-called ’West Indian’ oil is from C. citratus which is widely cultivated in India, Guatemala, Haiti, East and West Africa, and other tropical countries. The Indian oil is a reddish-yellow or brownish-red mobile liquid with a very stong verbana-like odour, while the ’West Indian’ oil is pale yellow to yellowish-brown and has an odour similar to but somewhat lighter in character than that of the indian oil. 2, record 3, English, - lemongrass%20oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- essence de lemon grass
1, record 3, French, essence%20de%20lemon%20grass
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- essence de lemon-grass 2, record 3, French, essence%20de%20lemon%2Dgrass
correct, feminine noun
- huile de lemon-grass 3, record 3, French, huile%20de%20lemon%2Dgrass
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Huile essentielle produite par distillation de deux espèces de plantes aromatiques du genre Cymbopogon (Cymbopogon citratus et C. flexuosus). 4, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20lemon%20grass
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Essence de lemongrass. [...] Usages - Thérapeutique (carminatif), parfumerie, cosmétique, savons, préparation de l'ionone, du citral. 5, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20lemon%20grass
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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