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POLYOXYETHYLENE LAURYL ALCOHOL [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl)
1, record 1, English, alpha%2Ddodecyl%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ethoxylated lauryl alcohol 2, record 1, English, ethoxylated%20lauryl%20alcohol
correct, see observation
- alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxy-1,2-ethanediyl) 3, record 1, English, alpha%2Ddodecyl%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%2D1%2C2%2Dethanediyl%29
avoid, see observation
- alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxy-polyoxyethylene 3, record 1, English, alpha%2Ddodecyl%2Domega%2Dhydroxy%2Dpolyoxyethylene
avoid, see observation
- dodecyl poly(oxyethylene)ether 3, record 1, English, dodecyl%20poly%28oxyethylene%29ether
avoid
- ethoxylate dodecanol 3, record 1, English, ethoxylate%20dodecanol
avoid
- ethoxylated dodecyl alcohol 3, record 1, English, ethoxylated%20dodecyl%20alcohol
avoid
- hydroxypolyethoxydodecane 3, record 1, English, hydroxypolyethoxydodecane
avoid
- lauryl poly(oxyethylene) ether 3, record 1, English, lauryl%20poly%28oxyethylene%29%20ether
avoid
- oxyethylenated dodecyl alcohol 3, record 1, English, oxyethylenated%20dodecyl%20alcohol
avoid
- polyethoxylated dodecanol 3, record 1, English, polyethoxylated%20dodecanol
avoid
- polyethylene glycol lauryl ether 3, record 1, English, polyethylene%20glycol%20lauryl%20ether
avoid
- PEG n-dodecyl alcohol 3, record 1, English, PEG%20n%2Ddodecyl%20alcohol
avoid
- poly(ethylene oxide) dodecyl ether 3, record 1, English, poly%28ethylene%20oxide%29%20dodecyl%20ether
avoid
- polyoxyethylene lauric alcohol 3, record 1, English, polyoxyethylene%20lauric%20alcohol
avoid
- polyoxyethylene lauryl alcohol 3, record 1, English, polyoxyethylene%20lauryl%20alcohol
avoid
- poly(oxyethylene) monolauryl ether 3, record 1, English, poly%28oxyethylene%29%20monolauryl%20ether
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-dodecyl-omega-hydroxypoly(oxyethane-1,2-diyl): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - alpha%2Ddodecyl%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ethoxylated lauryl alcohol: commercial name. 1, record 1, English, - alpha%2Ddodecyl%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alpha; omega: These words must be italicized or replaced by the corresponding Greek letters. 4, record 1, English, - alpha%2Ddodecyl%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under a large number of trade names, among which: Aldosperse L 9; Atlas G-2133; Base LP 12; BL 9; BRIF 23; Chimipal AE 3; Cimagel; Dehydol LS 4; DEPEG; Emal 108; Emulgen 100; Ethal LA-X; Ethosperse LA-4; Lanettes; Laureth; Lauromacrogol; Lipocol L-4; Lubrol PX; Marlipal 1217; Mergital LM 11; Newcol 1203; Nikkol BL; Nissan Nonion K 220; Noigen 160; Noniolite AL 20; Pegnol L 12; Polidocanol; Rokanol L; Romopal LN; Simulol 330 M; Simulsol P 4; Siponic L 3; Slovasol S; Standamul LA 2; Teric 12A; Texofor B 9; Thesat; Thesit; Trycol LAL 12; Value 2205; YX 500. 4, record 1, English, - alpha%2Ddodecyl%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: (C2H4O)x.C12H26O 4, record 1, English, - alpha%2Ddodecyl%2Domega%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxyethane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- alpha-dodécyl-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl)
1, record 1, French, alpha%2Ddod%C3%A9cyl%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- alcool laurylique éthoxylé 2, record 1, French, alcool%20laurylique%20%C3%A9thoxyl%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-dodécyl-oméga-hydroxypoly(oxyéthane-1,2-diyl) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2Ddod%C3%A9cyl%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alcool laurylique éthoxylé : nom commercial. 1, record 1, French, - alpha%2Ddod%C3%A9cyl%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alpha; oméga : Ces mots s'écrivent en italique ou doivent être remplacés par la lettre grecque correspondante. 3, record 1, French, - alpha%2Ddod%C3%A9cyl%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : (C2H4O)x.C12H26O 3, record 1, French, - alpha%2Ddod%C3%A9cyl%2Dom%C3%A9ga%2Dhydroxypoly%28oxy%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C2%2Ddiyl%29
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-08-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- ceteth-20
1, record 2, English, ceteth%2D20
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"polyoxyethylene alcohols; "polyethylene glycol fatty alcohol ethers".... Compounds with a broad range of properties can be prepared by varying the fatty alcohol(lipophile) used... CFTA-assigned names based on fatty alcohol segment include ceteth(cetyl alc), laureth(lauryl alc), myreth(myristyl alc), oleth(oleyl alc), steareth(stearyl alc), trideth(tridecyl alc). The average number of ethylene oxide units in the polyethylene glycol segment is indicated by an appended number(e. g. ceteth-20). 2, record 2, English, - ceteth%2D20
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used as emulsifiers, wetting agents, antistats, solubilizers, defoamers, detergents, lubricants in pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other industrial applications. 2, record 2, English, - ceteth%2D20
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- céteth-20
1, record 2, French, c%C3%A9teth%2D20
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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