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TERPINEOL [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2016-11-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Botany
- Spices and Condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- spice plant
1, record 1, English, spice%20plant
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ginger(Zingiber officinale) is a very important spice plant from tropical Asia, specifically from the East Indies.... The flesh(parenchyma or ground tissue) of the aromatic ginger rhizome contains resin and volatile oils(terpineol, linalol, methyleugenol, and others), which provide the pungent spice of commerce. 1, record 1, English, - spice%20plant
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
- Épices et condiments
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- plante à épices
1, record 1, French, plante%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9pices
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'anis est la plus ancienne plante à épices de la famille des Ombellifères. 2, record 1, French, - plante%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9pices
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plante à épices : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’agriculture» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 3, record 1, French, - plante%20%C3%A0%20%C3%A9pices
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene
1, record 2, English, 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrimethylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2Dene
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pin-2-ene 1, record 2, English, pin%2D2%2Dene
correct
- alpha-pinene 2, record 2, English, alpha%2Dpinene
correct, see observation
- normal pinene 1, record 2, English, normal%20pinene
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, transparent liquid, terpene odor, used as solvent for protective coatings, polishes, waxes, odorant, in the synthesis of camphene, camphor, geraniol, terpin hydrate, terpineol, synthetic pine oil, terpene esters and ethers, lube oil additives, and flavoring. 3, record 2, English, - 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrimethylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2Dene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,6,6-trimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 2, English, - 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrimethylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2Dene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-pinene: The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 2, English, - 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrimethylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2Dene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H16 4, record 2, English, - 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrimethylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2Dene
Record 2, Key term(s)
- a-pinene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 2,6,6-triméthylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ène
1, record 2, French, 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2D%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- pin-2-ène 1, record 2, French, pin%2D2%2D%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- alpha-pinène 2, record 2, French, alpha%2Dpin%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- pinène normal 3, record 2, French, pin%C3%A8ne%20normal
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2,6,6-triméthylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-ène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 2, French, - 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2D%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
alpha-pinène : Le mot «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique; terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 4, record 2, French, - 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2D%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H16 4, record 2, French, - 2%2C6%2C6%2Dtrim%C3%A9thylbicyclo%5B3%2E1%2E1%5Dhept%2D2%2D%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Key term(s)
- a-pinène
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- alfa-pineno
1, record 2, Spanish, alfa%2Dpineno
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Hidrocarburo terpénico. Líquido incoloro, inflamable y moderadamente tóxico. 1, record 2, Spanish, - alfa%2Dpineno
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C10H16 2, record 2, Spanish, - alfa%2Dpineno
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-04-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
- Food Additives
- Medication
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- cajeput oil
1, record 3, English, cajeput%20oil
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- cajuput oil 1, record 3, English, cajuput%20oil
correct
- cajput 2, record 3, English, cajput
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A liquid with an odor of camphor, whose main components are eucalyptol, terpineol, cineol, etc. It is distilled from the leaves of Malaleuca leucodendron(cajeput). Colorless, yellowish or greenish, depending on its degree of purity. A flavoring for beverages, ice cream, candy. 3, record 3, English, - cajeput%20oil
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
- Additifs alimentaires
- Médicaments
- Parfumerie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- essence de cajeput
1, record 3, French, essence%20de%20cajeput
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- cajeput 2, record 3, French, cajeput
correct, masculine noun
- essence de caia-pouti 1, record 3, French, essence%20de%20caia%2Dpouti
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide d'odeur camphrée, principalement constitué d'eucalyptol, de terpinéol, de cinéol, etc., et résultant de la distillation des feuilles de Melaleuca leucodendron (cajeput). Incolore, jaunâtre ou verdâtre, selon son degré de pureté. Aromatisant pour boissons, crèmes glacées, bonbons. 1, record 3, French, - essence%20de%20cajeput
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1992-12-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- terpenoid
1, record 4, English, terpenoid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any compound with an isoprenoid structure similar to that of the terpene hydrocarbons. 2, record 4, English, - terpenoid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Terpene derivatives(camphor, menthol, terpineol, borneol, geraniol, etc.) are called terpenoids.... 3, record 4, English, - terpenoid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- terpénoïde
1, record 4, French, terp%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom générique des dérivés des terpènes, notamment de ceux qui ne sont pas des hydrocarbures. 1, record 4, French, - terp%C3%A9no%C3%AFde
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1980-11-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- terpineol 1, record 5, English, terpineol
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- terpinéol 1, record 5, French, terpin%C3%A9ol
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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