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METHYLACETALDEHYDE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propanal
1, record 1, English, propanal
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- methylacetaldehyde 2, record 1, English, methylacetaldehyde
correct
- propaldehyde 3, record 1, English, propaldehyde
correct
- propional 4, record 1, English, propional
correct
- propionaldehyde 5, record 1, English, propionaldehyde
correct
- propionic aldehyde 6, record 1, English, propionic%20aldehyde
correct
- propyl aldehyde 7, record 1, English, propyl%20aldehyde
correct
- propylic aldehyde 3, record 1, English, propylic%20aldehyde
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A water-white liquid with a suffocating odour which is soluble in water and which is used in the manufacture of propionic acid, polyvinyl and other plastics and as a desinfectant. 8, record 1, English, - propanal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Propionaldehyde [is a] synthetic flavoring agent that occurs naturally in apples and onions. Used in fruit flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, and baked goods. 9, record 1, English, - propanal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
propanal: 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. 4, record 1, English, - propanal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
propionaldehyde: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 10, record 1, English, - propanal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: NCI-C61029; UN 1275. 10, record 1, English, - propanal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H6O or CH3CH2C(O)H or C2H5CHO 10, record 1, English, - propanal
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- propanal
1, record 1, French, propanal
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthylacétaldéhyde 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- propylaldéhyde 3, record 1, French, propylald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- propional 3, record 1, French, propional
correct, masculine noun
- propionaldéhyde 4, record 1, French, propionald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- aldéhyde propionique 5, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20propionique
correct, masculine noun
- aldéhyde propylique 6, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20propylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
propanal : 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. 7, record 1, French, - propanal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
propionaldéhyde : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 8, record 1, French, - propanal
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H6O ou CH3CH2C(O)H ou C2H5CHO 8, record 1, French, - propanal
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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