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N N-DIMETHYLANILINE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- malachite green
1, record 1, English, malachite%20green
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aniline green 2, record 1, English, aniline%20green
correct
- benzaldehyde green 2, record 1, English, benzaldehyde%20green
correct
- benzal green 2, record 1, English, benzal%20green
correct
- China green 2, record 1, English, China%20green
correct
- C.I. basic Green 4 3, record 1, English, C%2EI%2E%20basic%20Green%204
correct
- diamond green B 4, record 1, English, diamond%20green%20B
correct
- N-[4-[[4-(dimethylamino)phenyl]phenylmethylene]-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene]-N-methylmethanaminium chloride 5, record 1, English, N%2D%5B4%2D%5B%5B4%2D%28dimethylamino%29phenyl%5Dphenylmethylene%5D%2D2%2C5%2Dcyclohexadien%2D1%2Dylidene%5D%2DN%2Dmethylmethanaminium%20chloride
correct, see observation
- dimethyl(4-(p-(dimethylamino)-alpha-phenylbenzylidene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)ammonium chloride 6, record 1, English, dimethyl%284%2D%28p%2D%28dimethylamino%29%2Dalpha%2Dphenylbenzylidene%29%2D2%2C5%2Dcyclohexadien%2D1%2Dylidene%29ammonium%20chloride
correct, see observation
- fast green 3, record 1, English, fast%20green
correct
- light green N 2, record 1, English, light%20green%20N
correct
- malachite green chloride 7, record 1, English, malachite%20green%20chloride
correct
- solid green 0 2, record 1, English, solid%20green%200
correct
- tetramethyl diapara-amido-triphenyl carbinol 6, record 1, English, tetramethyl%20diapara%2Damido%2Dtriphenyl%20carbinol
correct
- Victoria Green 8, record 1, English, Victoria%20Green
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound derived from the condensation of benzaldehyde with N, N-dimethylaniline and from the oxidation of the phenylmethane product and its reaction with HCl which appears under the form of water-soluble green crystals, is soluble in amyl, ethyl and methyl alcohol, is used in dyeing textiles(either directly or with mordant), as a staining bacterial, an antiseptic and a plant fungicide. 9, record 1, English, - malachite%20green
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 9, record 1, English, - malachite%20green
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N-: This prefix must be italicized. 9, record 1, English, - malachite%20green
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formulas: C23H25ClN2 or C23H25N2·Cl 9, record 1, English, - malachite%20green
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dimethyl(4-(p-(dimethylamino)-a-phenylbenzylidene)-2,5-cyclohexadien-1-ylidene)ammonium chloride
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vert malachite
1, record 1, French, vert%20malachite
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- vert aniline 2, record 1, French, vert%20aniline
correct, masculine noun
- vert benzaldéhyde 2, record 1, French, vert%20benzald%C3%A9hyde
correct, masculine noun
- vert de benzal 2, record 1, French, vert%20de%20benzal
correct, masculine noun
- vert de Chine 2, record 1, French, vert%20de%20Chine
correct, masculine noun
- vert basique C.I. 4 2, record 1, French, vert%20basique%20C%2EI%2E%204
correct, masculine noun
- vert de diamant B 2, record 1, French, vert%20de%20diamant%20B
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de N-(4-{[4-(diméthylamino)phényl]phénylméthylène]-2,5-cyclohexadièn-1-ylidène)-N-méthylméthanaminium 2, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20N%2D%284%2D%7B%5B4%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nyl%5Dph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%5D%2D2%2C5%2Dcyclohexadi%C3%A8n%2D1%2Dylid%C3%A8ne%29%2DN%2Dm%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thanaminium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- chlorure de diméthyl(4-[p-(diméthylamino)-alpha-phénylbenzylidène]-2,5-cyclohexadién-1-ylidène}ammonium 2, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyl%284%2D%5Bp%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29%2Dalpha%2Dph%C3%A9nylbenzylid%C3%A8ne%5D%2D2%2C5%2Dcyclohexadi%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dylid%C3%A8ne%7Dammonium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- vert rapide 2, record 1, French, vert%20rapide
correct, masculine noun
- vert léger N 2, record 1, French, vert%20l%C3%A9ger%20N
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de vert malachite 2, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20vert%20malachite
correct, masculine noun
- vert solide 0 2, record 1, French, vert%20solide%200
correct, masculine noun
- tétraméthyl diapara-amido-triphényl carbinol 2, record 1, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%20diapara%2Damido%2Dtriph%C3%A9nyl%20carbinol
correct, masculine noun
- vert Victoria 2, record 1, French, vert%20Victoria
correct, masculine noun
- vert de malachite 3, record 1, French, vert%20de%20malachite
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colorant formé à partir du benzaldéhyde et de la diméthylaniline, se présentant sous la forme de lamelles vert sombre, à éclat métallique, soluble dans l'eau (en vert), utilisé comme colorant pour les matières alimentaires, textiles comme colorant histologique. 4, record 1, French, - vert%20malachite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha : Ce mot doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 4, record 1, French, - vert%20malachite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
N- : Ce préfixe doit s'écrire en italique. 4, record 1, French, - vert%20malachite
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formules chimiques : C23H25ClN2 ou C23H25N2·Cl 4, record 1, French, - vert%20malachite
Record 1, Key term(s)
- chlorure de diméthyl(4-(p-(diméthylamino)-a-phénylbenzylidène)-2,5-cyclohexadién-1-ylidène)ammonium
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- verde malaquita
1, record 1, Spanish, verde%20malaquita
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C23H25ClN2 o C23H25N2·Cl 2, record 1, Spanish, - verde%20malaquita
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 4, 4’-(phenylmethylene) bis(N, N-dimethylaniline)
1, record 2, English, 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2D%28phenylmethylene%29%20bis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- leuco base of Malachite Green 2, record 2, English, leuco%20base%20of%20Malachite%20Green
correct
- Malachite Green leuco base 3, record 2, English, Malachite%20Green%20leuco%20base
correct
- leucomalachite green 4, record 2, English, leucomalachite%20green
correct
- leuco-malachite green 5, record 2, English, leuco%2Dmalachite%20green
correct
- leuco malachite green 6, record 2, English, leuco%20malachite%20green
correct
- 4,4’-benzylidenebis(N,N-dimethyl aniline) 3, record 2, English, 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dbenzylidenebis%28N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%20aniline%29
avoid
- N,N,N’,N’-tetramethyl-4,4’-benzylidenedianiline 3, record 2, English, N%2CN%2CN%26rsquo%3B%2CN%26rsquo%3B%2Dtetramethyl%2D4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dbenzylidenedianiline
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compoundwhich appears under the form of a white to off-white powder with greenish cast, has a molecular weight of 330.48 and a melting point between 99 and 103°C. 7, record 2, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2D%28phenylmethylene%29%20bis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
+ leuco bases: Colourless compounds formed by reduction of triphenylmethane dyes. Generally, they are amino or hydroxy derivatives of triphenylmethane. Use of this class name, which is more or less parochial to the technology of dyes, is not endorsed. E.g. (p-Me2NC6H4)2CHPh, the leuco base of Malachite Green. [The prefix "p-" in the chemical formula must be italicized.] 8, record 2, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2D%28phenylmethylene%29%20bis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... chemical solutions used to enhance bloody impressions. ... in recent years, various RFISS members have been using other reagents [than Amido Black] (luminol, leucomalachite green, for example), so it was thought that we should test all of the various solutions ... 9, record 2, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2D%28phenylmethylene%29%20bis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4, 4’-(phenylmethylene) bis(N, N-dimethylaniline) : The capital letters "N" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2D%28phenylmethylene%29%20bis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Chemical formula: C6H5CH(C6H4N(CH3)2)2 or C23H26N2 7, record 2, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2D%28phenylmethylene%29%20bis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 4,4'-(phénylméthylène)bis(N,N-diméthylaniline)
1, record 2, French, 4%2C4%27%2D%28ph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%29bis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- leucobase du vert Malachite 2, record 2, French, leucobase%20du%20vert%20Malachite
correct, feminine noun
- leucobase du vert malachite 3, record 2, French, leucobase%20du%20vert%20malachite
correct, feminine noun
- tétraméthyldiamino-4,4' triphénylméthane 3, record 2, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyldiamino%2D4%2C4%27%20triph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thane
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre blanche ou blanchâtre, de masse moléculaire relative de 330.48 et dont le point de fusion se situe entre 99 et 103 °C. 4, record 2, French, - 4%2C4%27%2D%28ph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%29bis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
leucobase (base leuco); leuco base : Composé incolore résultant de la réduction d'un colorant dérivé du groupe du triphénylméthane. Généralement, ce sont des dérivés hydroxylés ou aminés du triphénylméthane. L'emploi de ce nom de classe, qui est plus ou moins particulier à la technologie des colorants, n'est pas recommandé. Par exemple : (p-Me2NC6H4)2CHPh, leucobase du vert Malachite. [Le préfixe «p-» dans la formule chimique s'écrit en italique.] 5, record 2, French, - 4%2C4%27%2D%28ph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%29bis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4,4'-(phénylméthylène)bis(N,N-diméthylaniline) : Les lettres majuscules «N» s'écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - 4%2C4%27%2D%28ph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%29bis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H5CH( C6H4N(CH3)2)2 ou C23H26N2 4, record 2, French, - 4%2C4%27%2D%28ph%C3%A9nylm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%29bis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-03-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 4, 4’-carbonylbis(N, N-dimethylaniline)
1, record 3, English, 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Michler’s ketone 2, record 3, English, Michler%26rsquo%3Bs%20ketone
correct
- tetramethyldiaminobenzophenone 3, record 3, English, tetramethyldiaminobenzophenone
avoid
- 4,4’-bis(dimethylamino)benzophenone 3, record 3, English, 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dbis%28dimethylamino%29benzophenone
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of crystalline leaflets used in the synthesis of dryestuffs, especially auramine derivatives. 4, record 3, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4, 4’-carbonylbis(N, N-dimethylaniline) : the capital letters "N" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CO[C6H4N(CH3)2]2 or (CH3)2N-C6H4-CO-C6H[substract 4]-N(CH[substract 3])[substract 2] 5, record 3, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 4,4'-carbonylbis(N,N-diméthylaniline)
1, record 3, French, 4%2C4%27%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cétone de Michler 2, record 3, French, c%C3%A9tone%20de%20Michler
correct, feminine noun
- tétraméthyldiaminobenzophénone 3, record 3, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyldiaminobenzoph%C3%A9none
avoid, feminine noun
- tétraméthyl-diamino-4-4-'-benzophénone 4, record 3, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%2Ddiamino%2D4%2D4%2D%27%2Dbenzoph%C3%A9none
avoid, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4,4'-carbonylbis(N,N-diméthylaniline) : La lettre majuscule «N» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - 4%2C4%27%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CO[C6H4N(CH3)2]2 ou (CH3)2N-C6H4-CO-C6H4-N(CH3)2 5, record 3, French, - 4%2C4%27%2Dcarbonylbis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-01-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- N,N-dimethylaniline
1, record 4, English, N%2CN%2Ddimethylaniline
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N, N-dimethylaniline : The capital letters "N" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC(Int. Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 4, English, - N%2CN%2Ddimethylaniline
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- N,N-diméthylaniline
1, record 4, French, N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N,N-diméthylaniline : Les lettres majuscules «N» s'écrivent en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union int. de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 4, French, - N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- N,N-dimetilanilina
1, record 4, Spanish, N%2CN%2Ddimetilanilina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido aceitoso amarillento, soluble en alcohol y éter, poco soluble en agua. Combustible. Tóxico. 1, record 4, Spanish, - N%2CN%2Ddimetilanilina
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-01-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 4, 4’-methylenebis(N, N-dimethylaniline)
1, record 5, English, 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2Dmethylenebis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- 4,4’-methylenebis(N,N-dimethyl)benzenamine 2, record 5, English, 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dmethylenebis%28N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%29benzenamine
avoid
- 4,4’-methylenebis(N,N-dimethyl)-benzenamine 3, record 5, English, 4%2C4%26rsquo%3B%2Dmethylenebis%28N%2CN%2Ddimethyl%29%2Dbenzenamine
avoid, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4, 4’-methylenebis(N, N-dimethylaniline) : form recommended by the IUPAC(International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 5, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2Dmethylenebis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
4,4’-methylenebis(N,N-dimethyl)-benzenamine: incorrect form. 4, record 5, English, - 4%2C%204%26rsquo%3B%2Dmethylenebis%28N%2C%20N%2Ddimethylaniline%29
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- 4,4'-méthylènebis(N,N-diméthylaniline)
1, record 5, French, 4%2C4%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- 4,4'-méthylènebis(N,N-diméthyl)benzèneamine 2, record 5, French, 4%2C4%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8neamine
avoid, feminine noun
- 4,4'-méthylènebis(N,N-diméthyl) benzèneamine 3, record 5, French, 4%2C4%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%29%20benz%C3%A8neamine
avoid, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
4,4'-méthylènebis(N,N-diméthylaniline) : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée. 1, record 5, French, - 4%2C4%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
4,4'-méthylènebis(N,N-diméthyl) benzèneamine : forme fautive. 4, record 5, French, - 4%2C4%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le préfixe «N» s'écrit en italique. 4, record 5, French, - 4%2C4%27%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8nebis%28N%2CN%2Ddim%C3%A9thylaniline%29
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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