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METHYL SALICYLATE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate
1, record 1, English, methyl%202%2Dhydroxybenzoate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester 2, record 1, English, 2%2Dhydroxybenzoic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
- methyl salicylate 3, record 1, English, methyl%20salicylate
correct
- o-anisic acid 2, record 1, English, o%2Danisic%20acid
correct, see observation
- o-hydroxybenzoic acid methyl ester 2, record 1, English, o%2Dhydroxybenzoic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct, see observation
- methyl o-hydroxybenzoate 2, record 1, English, methyl%20o%2Dhydroxybenzoate
correct, see observation
- salicylic acid methyl ester 2, record 1, English, salicylic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid ester ... that has a strong odor of wintergreen, that is the principal constituent of wintergreen oil and sweet-birch oil but is usually made synthetically, and that is used chiefly as a flavoring material, in perfumes, and in medicine as a counterirritant. 4, record 1, English, - methyl%202%2Dhydroxybenzoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methyl 2-hydroxybenzoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 1, English, - methyl%202%2Dhydroxybenzoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
o-: This prefix must be italicized. 1, record 1, English, - methyl%202%2Dhydroxybenzoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C8H8O3 or C6H4OHCOOCH3 5, record 1, English, - methyl%202%2Dhydroxybenzoate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-hydroxybenzoate de méthyle
1, record 1, French, 2%2Dhydroxybenzoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ester méthylique de l'acide 2-hydroxybenzoïque 1, record 1, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%202%2Dhydroxybenzo%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- salicylate de méthyle 2, record 1, French, salicylate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- acide o-anisique 1, record 1, French, acide%20o%2Danisique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide o-hydroxybenzoïque 1, record 1, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20o%2Dhydroxybenzo%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- o-hydroxybenzoate de méthyle 1, record 1, French, o%2Dhydroxybenzoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide salicylique 1, record 1, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20salicylique
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthyl-salicylique 3, record 1, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thyl%2Dsalicylique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-hydroxybenzoate de méthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Dhydroxybenzoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
o-: Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Dhydroxybenzoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec les termes «essence de bétula» (en anglais : «betula oil», «birch oil» ou «sweet-birch oil») et «essence de gaulthérie» ou «essence de wintergreen» (en anglais «gaultheria oil» ou «wintergreen oil»), qui sont en fait des huiles aromatiques dont le constituant principal est le 2-hydroxybenzoate de méthyle, mais non des synonymes du composé chimique au sens strict du terme. 4, record 1, French, - 2%2Dhydroxybenzoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C8H8O3 ou C6H4OHCOOCH3 4, record 1, French, - 2%2Dhydroxybenzoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
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
- salicilato de metilo
1, record 1, Spanish, salicilato%20de%20metilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aceite esencial de incoloro a amarillento. Soluble en alcohol, éter y ácido acético glacial. Combustible. Muy tóxico e irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - salicilato%20de%20metilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C8H8O3 o C6H4OHCOOCH3 2, record 1, Spanish, - salicilato%20de%20metilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-02-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Protective Clothing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- man-in-simulant test vapor test 1, record 2, English, man%2Din%2Dsimulant%20test%20vapor%20test
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- MIST vapor test 2, record 2, English, MIST%20vapor%20test
- vapor man in simulant testing 4, record 2, English, vapor%20man%20in%20simulant%20testing
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Man-In-Simulant Tests(MIST) vapor tests measure the actual absorption of agent vapor simulant(methyl salicylate, basically wintergreen oil) into human skin by using passive samplers located on 17 skin regions of the body. Methyl salicylate is a safe nontoxic ingredient that is commonly used in rubbing compounds such as Bengay. The samplers are applied directly to the test subject's skin using a "peel and stick" adhesive on the back of the sampler. The samplers small plastic pouches are filled with TENAXÒ powder that adsorbs the simulant vapor(methyl salicylate) at approximately the same rate as human skin. 2, record 2, English, - man%2Din%2Dsimulant%20test%20vapor%20test
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical vapor testing will be performed at the Royal Military College of Canada, with individuals equipped with a full ensemble of protective equipment placed in an environmentally controlled chamber filled with a vapor of chemical threat simulant. Similar testing involving an aerosol simulating a biological agent will be carried out at DRDC Suffield. 5, record 2, English, - man%2Din%2Dsimulant%20test%20vapor%20test
Record 2, Key term(s)
- MIST
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Vêtements de protection
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- essai de résistance aux vapeurs d'un agent pseudo-chimique
1, record 2, French, essai%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20aux%20vapeurs%20d%27un%20agent%20pseudo%2Dchimique
proposal, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Des essais de résistance aux vapeurs chimiques seront réalisés au Collège militaire royal du Canada, avec des personnes équipées d'un ensemble de protection complet dans une enceinte à atmosphère contrôlée contenant des vapeurs d'un pseudo-agent chimique. Des essais similaires avec un aérosol simulant un agent biologique seront réalisés à RDDC Suffield. Des essais limités seront également réalisés pour évaluer l'efficacité du système contre les agents CB projetés par explosion. Finalement, des échantillons bêta du casque de protection contre le souffle et les agents CBRN (chimiques, biologiques, radiologiques ou nucléaires) seront évalués lors d'études de validation dans le cadre de deux autres projets de l'IRTC, soit celui sur les normes relatives à l'équipement de protection individuelle destiné au personnel de première intervention (IRTC 0029RD) et celui sur les enceintes pour agents CB (IRTC 0100TA). 1, record 2, French, - essai%20de%20r%C3%A9sistance%20aux%20vapeurs%20d%27un%20agent%20pseudo%2Dchimique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
- Plant Biology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- checkerberry oil
1, record 3, English, checkerberry%20oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- gaultheria oil 2, record 3, English, gaultheria%20oil
correct
- oil of wintergreen 3, record 3, English, oil%20of%20wintergreen
correct
- wintergreen essential oil 4, record 3, English, wintergreen%20essential%20oil
correct
- wintergreen oil 5, record 3, English, wintergreen%20oil
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless, yellowish, or reddish aromatic essential oil obtained from macerated leaves of wintergreen, composed principally of methyl salicylate, and used similarly. 6, record 3, English, - checkerberry%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wintergreen ... The oil is used for checkerberry, raspberry, teaberry, fruit ... and wintergreen flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods ... and chewing gum ... Wintergreen is a strong irritant. 7, record 3, English, - checkerberry%20oil
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Wintergreen oil [is also used] in the treatment of muscular aches and pains. 8, record 3, English, - checkerberry%20oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
- Biologie végétale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- essence de gaulthéria
1, record 3, French, essence%20de%20gaulth%C3%A9ria
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- essence de gaulthérie 2, record 3, French, essence%20de%20gaulth%C3%A9rie
correct, feminine noun
- essence de wintergreen 3, record 3, French, essence%20de%20wintergreen
correct, feminine noun
- huile essentielle de wintergreen 4, record 3, French, huile%20essentielle%20de%20wintergreen
correct, feminine noun
- essence de thé du Canada 5, record 3, French, essence%20de%20th%C3%A9%20du%20Canada
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore tirant parfois sur le jaune ou le rouge, tiré des feuilles de Gaultheria procumbens. 6, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20gaulth%C3%A9ria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé en pharmacie, et en médecine. Aromatisant pour boissons, crème glacée, bonbons et pâtisseries. 6, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20gaulth%C3%A9ria
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Wintergreen fournit] par distillation une huile essentielle appelée essence de wintergreen, très employée dans la parfumerie à bon marché. 7, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20gaulth%C3%A9ria
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
- Biología vegetal
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aceite de gaulteria
1, record 3, Spanish, aceite%20de%20gaulteria
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- esencia de gaulteria 2, record 3, Spanish, esencia%20de%20gaulteria
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-04-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Plant Biology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- betula oil
1, record 4, English, betula%20oil
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- birch oil 1, record 4, English, birch%20oil
correct
- birch sweet oil 2, record 4, English, birch%20sweet%20oil
correct
- sweet-birch oil 1, record 4, English, sweet%2Dbirch%20oil
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An essential oil obtained from the bark or twigs of the sweet birch that resembles wintergreen oil in consisting chiefly of methyl salicylate and is used similarly to methyl salicylate. 1, record 4, English, - betula%20oil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sweet birch: A common birch (Betula lenta) of the eastern U.S. that has a spicy brown bark containing a volatile oil, hard dark-colored wood used for furniture and cabinetwork, and erect bruiting aments. Called also "black birch," "cherry birch." 1, record 4, English, - betula%20oil
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
It is a flavoring agent for beverages, ice cream, candy, gelatins, puddings and syrups. 3, record 4, English, - betula%20oil
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Biologie végétale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- essence de bétula
1, record 4, French, essence%20de%20b%C3%A9tula
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- essence d'écorce de bouleau 1, record 4, French, essence%20d%27%C3%A9corce%20de%20bouleau
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Huile essentielle incolore ou jaune pâle, provenant de l'écorce de Betula lenta, soit le bouleau merisier (dit «bouleau odorant» ou «bouleau acajou»). Aromatisant des boissons, crèmes glacées, confiseries, gélatines, crèmes et sirops. 1, record 4, French, - essence%20de%20b%C3%A9tula
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1987-05-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medication
- Pharmacy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- antiseptic solution
1, record 5, English, antiseptic%20solution
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear, colorless solution containing boric acid, thymol, chlorothymol, menthol, eucalytol, methyl salicylate, thyme oil, alcohol, and purified water. It is used as an antibacterial medication both externally and orally. 2, record 5, English, - antiseptic%20solution
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Médicaments
- Pharmacie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- solution antiseptique
1, record 5, French, solution%20antiseptique
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique des infections nosocomiales. 1, record 5, French, - solution%20antiseptique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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