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PARATHION-METHYL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Agricultural Chemicals
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- methyl parathion
1, record 1, English, methyl%20parathion
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- parathion-methyl 2, record 1, English, parathion%2Dmethyl
correct
- parathion methyl 3, record 1, English, parathion%20methyl
- O,O-dimethyl-O-p-nitrophenylphosphorothioate 3, record 1, English, O%2CO%2Ddimethyl%2DO%2Dp%2Dnitrophenylphosphorothioate
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Methyl parathion is an insecticide that comes in two forms, white crystals or a brownish liquid. It smells like rotten eggs and is similar to nerve gas.... Methyl parathion is a poisonous chemical that affects the central nervous system. Exposure to very high levels for a short time in the air or water may cause loss of consciousness, dizziness, confusion, headaches, difficulty breathing... 4, record 1, English, - methyl%20parathion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
O: this capital letter must be italicized. 5, record 1, English, - methyl%20parathion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C8H10NO5PS 5, record 1, English, - methyl%20parathion
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthylparathion
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thylparathion
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- méthyle parathion 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyle%20parathion
masculine noun
- parathionméthyl 3, record 1, French, parathionm%C3%A9thyl
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insecticide qui se rapproche du parathion sauf qu'il est composé d'ester diméthylique au lieu de diéthylique. 3, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thylparathion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C8H10NO5PS 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thylparathion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
- Protección de las plantas
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- metilparation
1, record 1, Spanish, metilparation
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido blanco cristalino, poco soluble en agua, miscible con ácidos, alcoholes, ésteres y cetonas. Muy tóxico. Plaguicida. 1, record 1, Spanish, - metilparation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C8H10NO5PS 2, record 1, Spanish, - metilparation
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