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SULFURIC ANHYDRIDE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Cheese and Dairy Products
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-hydroxypropanoic acid
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dhydroxypropanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- lactic acid 2, record 1, English, lactic%20acid
correct
- alpha-hydroxypropionic acid 3, record 1, English, alpha%2Dhydroxypropionic%20acid
former designation, see observation
- milk acid 4, record 1, English, milk%20acid
former designation
- acetonic acid 1, record 1, English, acetonic%20acid
- ethylidenelactic acid 1, record 1, English, ethylidenelactic%20acid
- 1-hydroxyethanecarboxylic acid 1, record 1, English, 1%2Dhydroxyethanecarboxylic%20acid
- 2-hydroxypropionic acid 1, record 1, English, 2%2Dhydroxypropionic%20acid
- DL-lactic acid 1, record 1, English, DL%2Dlactic%20acid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless or yellowish, syrupy, odorless, hygroscopic liquid, is miscible with water, alcohol, glycerol and furfural, insoluble in chloroform, petroleum ether and carbon disulfide, is partially converted to lactic anhydride when concentrated above 50%, has one asymmetric carbon and two enantiomorphic isomers, is derived by fermenting starch, milk whey, molasses, potatoes, etc. and neutralizing the acid as soon as formed with calcium or zinc carbonate, after which the solution of lactates is concentrated and decomposed with sulfuric acid, also synthetically by hydrolysis of lactonitrile, and is used in cultured dairy products, as an acidulant, in chemicals(salts, plasticizers, adhesives, pharmaceuticals), as a mordant in dyeing wool, as a general-purpose food additive and in the manufacture of lactates. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dhydroxypropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alpha-hydroxypropionic acid: obsolete form; the word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 6, record 1, English, - 2%2Dhydroxypropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2-hydroxypropanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 6, record 1, English, - 2%2Dhydroxypropanoic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C3H6O3 or CH3CH2OCOOH 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dhydroxypropanoic%20acid
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a-hydroxypropionic acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Laiterie, beurrerie et fromagerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide 2-hydroxypropanoïque
1, record 1, French, acide%202%2Dhydroxypropano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide lactique 2, record 1, French, acide%20lactique
correct, masculine noun
- acide alpha-hydroxypropionique 3, record 1, French, acide%20alpha%2Dhydroxypropionique
former designation, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit de la fermentation du lactose par les bactéries spécifiques du lait se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide sirupeux, incolore ou jaunâtre, inodore, hygroscopique, utilisé dans l'industrie laitière et comme additif alimentaire, dans les plastiques, les adhésifs, en teinturerie et dans l'élaboration de lactates. 4, record 1, French, - acide%202%2Dhydroxypropano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide 2-hydroxypropanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - acide%202%2Dhydroxypropano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide alpha-hydroxypropionique : forme vieillie; le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou écrite en italique. 1, record 1, French, - acide%202%2Dhydroxypropano%C3%AFque
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C3H6O3 ou CH3CH2OCOOH 4, record 1, French, - acide%202%2Dhydroxypropano%C3%AFque
Record 1, Key term(s)
- acide a-hydroxypropionique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Productos lácteos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido láctico
1, record 1, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20l%C3%A1ctico
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro o amarillento, inodoro e higroscópico; miscible con agua, alcohol y glicerina; soluble en éter; insoluble en cloroformo, éter de petróleo y disulfuro de carbono. Moderadamente tóxico por ingestión; irritante. 2, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20l%C3%A1ctico
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : C3H6O3 o CH3CH2OCOOH 3, record 1, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20l%C3%A1ctico
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastic Materials
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dipentyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate
1, record 2, English, dipentyl%20benzene%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dipentyl phthalate 1, record 2, English, dipentyl%20phthalate
correct
- diamyl phthalate 2, record 2, English, diamyl%20phthalate
former designation, avoid, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless or nearly odorless, oily liquid, which is derived by the esterification of phthalic anhydride with amyl alcohol in the presence of approximately 1% concentrated sulfuric acid as catalyst, and which is used as a plasticizer. 3, record 2, English, - dipentyl%20benzene%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
diamyl phthalate: A commercial and obsolete name. 1, record 2, English, - dipentyl%20benzene%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H4(COOC5H11)2 4, record 2, English, - dipentyl%20benzene%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matières plastiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- benzène-1,2-dicarboxylate de dipentyle
1, record 2, French, benz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate%20de%20dipentyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- phtalate de dipentyle 1, record 2, French, phtalate%20de%20dipentyle
correct, masculine noun
- phtalate de diamyle 2, record 2, French, phtalate%20de%20diamyle
former designation, avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
phtalate de diamyle : Nom commercial vieilli. 1, record 2, French, - benz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate%20de%20dipentyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H4(COOC5H11)2 3, record 2, French, - benz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate%20de%20dipentyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Materiales plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ftalato de diamilo
1, record 2, Spanish, ftalato%20de%20diamilo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H4(COOC5H11)2 2, record 2, Spanish, - ftalato%20de%20diamilo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 3,7-dimethylocta-1,6-dien-3-yl acetate
1, record 3, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- acetic acid linalool ester 2, record 3, English, acetic%20acid%20linalool%20ester
correct
- bergamiol 2, record 3, English, bergamiol
correct
- bergamol 3, record 3, English, bergamol
correct
- linalyl acetate 4, record 3, English, linalyl%20acetate
correct
- licareol acetate 2, record 3, English, licareol%20acetate
correct
- linalool acetate 2, record 3, English, linalool%20acetate
correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-ol acetate 2, record 3, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2C6%2Doctadien%2D3%2Dol%20acetate
former designation, correct
- 3,7-dimethyl-1,6-octadien-3-yl acetate 5, record 3, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2C6%2Doctadien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
former designation, correct
- acetic acid linalol ester 1, record 3, English, acetic%20acid%20linalol%20ester
former designation, avoid
- linalol acetate 2, record 3, English, linalol%20acetate
former designation, avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear, colorless, oily liquid, with an odor of bergamot, soluble in alcohol, ether, diethyl phthalate, benzyl benzoate, mineral oil, fixed oils and alcohol, slightly soluble in propylene glycol, insoluble in water, glycerol, derived by the action of acetic anhydride on linalool in presence of sulfuric acid or obtained from bergamot and other oils, used in perfumery, as a flavoring agent, and as a substitute for petitgrain oil. 6, record 3, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Linalyl acetate [is a] synthetic flavoring that occurs naturally in basil, jasmine oil, lavandin oil, lavender oil, lemon oil [and that is] used in blueberry, chocolate, lemon, lime, orange, cola, grape, peach, cardamom ... and meat flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, gelatin desserts, meats ... 7, record 3, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H20O2 or C10H17C2H3O2 6, record 3, English, - 3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddien%2D3%2Dyl%20acetate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acétate de 3,7-diméthylocta-1,6-dién-3-yle
1, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%203%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acétate de linalyle 2, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20linalyle
correct, masculine noun
- bergamiol 2, record 3, French, bergamiol
correct, masculine noun
- essence artificielle de bergamote 3, record 3, French, essence%20artificielle%20de%20bergamote
correct, feminine noun
- acétate du linalol 1, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20du%20linalol
correct, masculine noun
- acétate du licaréol 1, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20du%20licar%C3%A9ol
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ester acétique du linalol se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur de bergamote, soluble dans l'alcool, l'éther, les huiles, insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé en parfumerie, en savonnerie et comme additif alimentaire. 4, record 3, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%203%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H20O2 ou C10H17C2H3O2 4, record 3, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%203%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D1%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D3%2Dyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetato de linalilo
1, record 3, Spanish, acetato%20de%20linalilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- bergamiol 1, record 3, Spanish, bergamiol
correct, masculine noun
- bergamota 1, record 3, Spanish, bergamota
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C12H20O2 o C10H17C2H3O2 2, record 3, Spanish, - acetato%20de%20linalilo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sulfuric anhydride
1, record 4, English, sulfuric%20anhydride
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- sulphuric anhydride 2, record 4, English, sulphuric%20anhydride
correct
- sulfur trioxide 3, record 4, English, sulfur%20trioxide
correct
- sulphur trioxide 4, record 4, English, sulphur%20trioxide
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A toxic, irritating liquid in three forms [alpha, beta and gamma], with respective melting points of [62, 33 and 17 degrees Celsius]. 5, record 4, English, - sulfuric%20anhydride
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: SO3 6, record 4, English, - sulfuric%20anhydride
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- anhydride sulfurique
1, record 4, French, anhydride%20sulfurique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- trioxyde de soufre 2, record 4, French, trioxyde%20de%20soufre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé acide à l'état liquide et corrosif quand il est produit à la température ambiante. 3, record 4, French, - anhydride%20sulfurique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Composés oxygénés [du soufre]. Ils sont nombreux : les principaux composés binaires sont l'anhydride sulfureux SO2 et l'anhydride sulfurique SO3, qui donnent, en solution, respectivement les acides sulfureux H2SO3 et sulfurique H2SO4. 4, record 4, French, - anhydride%20sulfurique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Sulfan est la marque déposée d'un produit qui contient de l'anhydride sulfurique stabilisé utilisé pour la sulfuration. 5, record 4, French, - anhydride%20sulfurique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : SO3 5, record 4, French, - anhydride%20sulfurique
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
- anhídrido sulfúrico
1, record 4, Spanish, anh%C3%ADdrido%20sulf%C3%BArico
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: SO3 2, record 4, Spanish, - anh%C3%ADdrido%20sulf%C3%BArico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-08-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Brewing and Malting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- oxidation catalyst
1, record 5, English, oxidation%20catalyst
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Oxidation catalysts are another category. Platinum and oxides of transition metals of variable valence, such as vandium oxides, may be used in the contact process for sulfuric acid... Vanadium oxides are also employed for such oxidations as that of naphthalene to phthalic anhydride... 1, record 5, English, - oxidation%20catalyst
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Brasserie et malterie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- catalyseur d'oxydation
1, record 5, French, catalyseur%20d%27oxydation
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] la recherche de techniques permettant d'acquérir [...] des informations sur l'état instantané de la bière et sur les réserves en constituants du trouble potentiel qu'elle contient : (protéines, polyphénols, catalyseurs d'oxydation). 2, record 5, French, - catalyseur%20d%27oxydation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Fabricación de cerveza y malta
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- catalizador de oxidación
1, record 5, Spanish, catalizador%20de%20oxidaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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