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TERPENE ALCOHOL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ursolic acid
1, record 1, English, ursolic%20acid
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 3beta-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid 2, record 1, English, 3beta%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2Den%2D28%2Doic%20acid
- 3ß-hydroxyurs-12-en-28-oic acid 2, record 1, English, 3%C3%9F%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2Den%2D28%2Doic%20acid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A pentacyclic terpene that crystallizes from absolute alcohol solution, [is] found in leaves and berries of plants [and is] used in pharmaceutical and food industries as an emulsifying agent. 3, record 1, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ursolic acid is a pentacyclic triterpenoid. It can be found in many plants including, apple, bilberry, cranberry, elder flower, peppermint, lavender, oregano, thyme, and prunes. Ursolic acid can be used both topically and internally. It is used in cosmetics for its anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. It is also used to treat burns. Ursolic acid has antifungal and antibacterial activities as well. 4, record 1, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: C30H48O3 5, record 1, English, - ursolic%20acid
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- acide ursolique
1, record 1, French, acide%20ursolique
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acide 3bêta-hydroxyurs-12-én-28-oïque 2, record 1, French, acide%203b%C3%AAta%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2D%C3%A9n%2D28%2Do%C3%AFque
masculine noun
- acide 3ß-hydroxyurs-12-én-28-oïque 2, record 1, French, acide%203%C3%9F%2Dhydroxyurs%2D12%2D%C3%A9n%2D28%2Do%C3%AFque
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est également à noter que les herbes de [la famille des lamiacées] contiennent de l'acide ursolique, une molécule anticancéreuse multifonctionnelle de par sa capacité à attaquer directement les cellules cancéreuses, d'empêcher l'angiogenèse et de bloquer l'inflammation. 3, record 1, French, - acide%20ursolique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C30H48O3 4, record 1, French, - acide%20ursolique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- (2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol
1, record 2, English, %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddien%2D1%2Dol
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- nerol 2, record 2, English, nerol
correct
- ß-nerol 1, record 2, English, %C3%9F%2Dnerol
correct
- 2-cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol 3, record 2, English, 2%2Dcis%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C6%2Doctadien%2D1%2Dol
former designation, correct
- cis-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol 4, record 2, English, cis%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C6%2Doctadien%2D1%2Dol
former designation, correct
- 2,6-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-8-ol 5, record 2, English, 2%2C6%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C6%2Doctadien%2D8%2Dol
former designation, avoid
- (Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol 1, record 2, English, %28Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddien%2D1%2Dol
former designation, avoid, see observation
- (Z)-3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol 3, record 2, English, %28Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C6%2Doctadien%2D1%2Dol
former designation, avoid
- 3,7-dimethyl-2,6-octadien-1-ol 5, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C6%2Doctadien%2D1%2Dol
former designation, avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The cis isomer of geraniol, [which appears under the form of a combustible,] colorless liquid [with a] rose-neroli odor, [is] soluble in absolute alcohol, [is derived by] iodization of geraniol with hydriodic acid, followed by treatment with alcoholic soda, [and is used in] perfumery [and as a] flavoring [agent]. 6, record 2, English, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddien%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nerol [is a] synthetic flavoring that occurs naturally in oil of lavender, orange leaf, palma rosa oil, rose, neroli, and oil of petitgrain. A mixture of terpene alcohol.... Used as a base in perfumes, and in citrus, neroli, and honey flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods... 7, record 2, English, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddien%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(2Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol: The capital letter "Z" must be italicized; form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 2, English, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddien%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(Z)-3,7-dimethylocta-2,6-dien-1-ol: The capital letter "Z" must be italicized; former IUPAC name. 1, record 2, English, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddien%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H18O or (CH3)2C:CH(CH2)2C(CH3):CHCH2OH 8, record 2, English, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddimethylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddien%2D1%2Dol
Record 2, Key term(s)
- beta-nerol
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- (2Z)-3,7-diméthylocta-2,6-dién-1-ol
1, record 2, French, %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nérol 2, record 2, French, n%C3%A9rol
correct, masculine noun
- ß-nérol 1, record 2, French, %C3%9F%2Dn%C3%A9rol
correct, masculine noun
- (Z)-3,7-diméthylocta-2,6-dién-1-ol 1, record 2, French, %28Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
former designation, avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- diméthyl-3,7 octadiène-2,6 ol-1 2, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2D3%2C7%20octadi%C3%A8ne%2D2%2C6%20ol%2D1
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore, huileux, à odeur de rose, miscible à l'alcool et naturellement présent dans plusieurs huiles essentielles (lavande, rose, feuille d'oranger, etc.). Reproductible par synthèse. Aromatisant pour boissons, crèmes glacées, confiseries et pâtisseries. 3, record 2, French, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(2Z)-3,7-diméthylocta-2,6-dién-1-ol: La lettre majuscule «Z» s'écrit en italique; forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 2, French, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
(Z)-3,7-diméthylocta-2,6-dién-1-ol: ancien nom UICPA; la lettre majuscule «Z» s'écrit en italique. 4, record 2, French, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H18O ou (CH3)2C:CH(CH2)2C(CH3):CHCH2OH 4, record 2, French, - %282Z%29%2D3%2C7%2Ddim%C3%A9thylocta%2D2%2C6%2Ddi%C3%A9n%2D1%2Dol
Record 2, Key term(s)
- bêta-nérol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- terpene alcohol 1, record 3, English, terpene%20alcohol
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- alcool terpénique
1, record 3, French, alcool%20terp%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- alcohol terpénico
1, record 3, Spanish, alcohol%20terp%C3%A9nico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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