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TETRADECANOIC ACID [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
- Cosmetology
- Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propan-2-yl tetradecanoate
1, record 1, English, propan%2D2%2Dyl%20tetradecanoate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- isopropyl tetradecanoate 1, record 1, English, isopropyl%20tetradecanoate
correct
- 1-methylethyl tetradecanoate 1, record 1, English, 1%2Dmethylethyl%20tetradecanoate
correct
- isopropyl myristate 2, record 1, English, isopropyl%20myristate
former designation, correct
- isopropylmyristate 3, record 1, English, isopropylmyristate
former designation, avoid
- isopropyl ester of tetradecanoic acid 2, record 1, English, isopropyl%20ester%20of%20tetradecanoic%20acid
avoid
- isopropyl tetradecanoic acid 2, record 1, English, isopropyl%20tetradecanoic%20acid
avoid
- myristic acid isopropyl ester 2, record 1, English, myristic%20acid%20isopropyl%20ester
avoid
- 1-tridecanecarboxylic acid isopropyl ester 2, record 1, English, 1%2Dtridecanecarboxylic%20acid%20isopropyl%20ester
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a combustible, colorless, practically odorless oil, is soluble in most organic solvents and vegetable oils, dissolves waxes, lanolin and similar products, is insoluble in water, and is used as a plasticizer for derivatives of cellulose, in cosmetic creams and topical medicinals. 4, record 1, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20tetradecanoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Bisomel; Crodamol IPM; Deltylextra; Emcol-IM; Emerest 2314; Isomyst; Ja-Fa IPM; Kessco isopropyl myristate; Kesscomir; Plymoutm IPM; Promyr; Starfol IPM; Stepan D-50; Tegester; Unimate IPM; Wickenol 101. 4, record 1, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20tetradecanoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C17H34O2 or CH3(CH2)12CO2CH(CH3)2 4, record 1, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20tetradecanoate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
- Cosmétologie
- Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tétradécanoate propan-2-yle
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tétradécanoate d'isopropyle 1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20d%27isopropyle
correct, masculine noun
- tétradécanoate de 1-méthyléthyle 1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20de%201%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- myristate d'isopropyle 2, record 1, French, myristate%20d%27isopropyle
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une huile combustible, incolore, pratiquement inodore, soluble dans la plupart des solvants organiques et les huiles végétales, insoluble dans l'eau, utilisé comme plastifiant pour les dérivés de la cellulose, en cosmétologie et en pharmacologie. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Formule chimique : C17H34O2 ou CH3(CH2)12CO2CH(CH3)2 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
- Productos de belleza
- Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- miristato de isopropilo
1, record 1, Spanish, miristato%20de%20isopropilo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C17H34O2 o CH3(CH2)12CO2CH(CH3)2 2, record 1, Spanish, - miristato%20de%20isopropilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-01-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
- Cosmetology
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tetradecanoic acid
1, record 2, English, tetradecanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- myristic acid 2, record 2, English, myristic%20acid
correct
- n-tetradecanoic acid 3, record 2, English, n%2Dtetradecanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- 1-tridecanecarboxylic acid 3, record 2, English, 1%2Dtridecanecarboxylic%20acid
correct
- n-tetradecoic acid 3, record 2, English, n%2Dtetradecoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Oily, white crystalline solid. Soluble in alcohol and ether; insoluble in water ... Derivation: Fractional distillation of coconut acid and other vegetable oils; occurs in sperm oil ... Uses: Soaps, cosmetics; synthesis of ester for flavors and perfumes; component of food-grade additives. 4, record 2, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Myristic acid [is an] organic acid [used] in butter, butterscotch, chocolate, cocoa, and fruit flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and gelatin desserts. 5, record 2, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tetradecanoic acid : 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. 6, record 2, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
n-: This abbreviation must be italicized. 6, record 2, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Crodacid; Emery 655; Hydrofol Acid 1495; Hystrene 9014; Neo-Fat 14; Univol U 316S. 7, record 2, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Chemical formula: C14H28O2 or CH3(CH2)12COOH 7, record 2, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Parfumerie
- Cosmétologie
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide tétradécanoïque
1, record 2, French, acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acide myristique 2, record 2, French, acide%20myristique
correct, masculine noun
- acide n-tétradécanoïque 3, record 2, French, acide%20n%2Dt%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide 1-tridécanecarboxylique 3, record 2, French, acide%201%2Dtrid%C3%A9canecarboxylique
correct, masculine noun
- acide tétradécylique 4, record 2, French, acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cylique
correct, masculine noun
- acide tétra-décylique 4, record 2, French, acide%20t%C3%A9tra%2Dd%C3%A9cylique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Substance cristalline blanche, huileuse, soluble dans l'alcool, présente dans le blanc de baleine, les huiles végétales et les graisses animales. Nombreux usages en savonnerie, parfumerie, cosmétologie. Arôme artificiel de fruit, de beurre ou de cacao. 5, record 2, French, - acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide tétradécanoïque : 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. 3, record 2, French, - acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n-: Cette abréviation s'écrit en italique. 3, record 2, French, - acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C14H28O2 ou CH3(CH2)12COOH 6, record 2, French, - acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Industria del perfume y cosméticos
- Productos de belleza
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido mirístico
1, record 2, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20mir%C3%ADstico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido blanco cristalino y aceitoso. Soluble en alcohol y éter, insoluble en agua. Combustible. No tóxico. 2, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20mir%C3%ADstico
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C14H28O2 o CH3(CH2)12COOH 3, record 2, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20mir%C3%ADstico
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-09-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- methyl tetradecanoate
1, record 3, English, methyl%20tetradecanoate
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- methyl myristate 1, record 3, English, methyl%20myristate
correct
- methyl n-tetradecanoate 2, record 3, English, methyl%20n%2Dtetradecanoate
correct, see observation
- myristic acid methyl ester 2, record 3, English, myristic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
- tetradecanoic acid methyl ester 2, record 3, English, tetradecanoic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use: Intermediate for myristic acid detergents, emulsifiers, wetting agents, stabilizers, resins, lubricants, plasticizers, textiles, animal feeds, standard for gas chromatography, flavoring. 3, record 3, English, - methyl%20tetradecanoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
methyl tetradecanoate: 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. 4, record 3, English, - methyl%20tetradecanoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
n-: This prefix must be italicized. 5, record 3, English, - methyl%20tetradecanoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: AI3-01980; Metholeneat 2495; NSC-5029; Uniphat A50. 5, record 3, English, - methyl%20tetradecanoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C15H30O2 or CH3(CH2)12COOCH3 5, record 3, English, - methyl%20tetradecanoate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tétradécanoate de méthyle
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- myristate de méthyle 2, record 3, French, myristate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- n-tétradécanoate de méthyle 3, record 3, French, n%2Dt%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide myristique 3, record 3, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20myristique
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide tétradécanoïque 3, record 3, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tétradécanoate de méthyle : 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. 3, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
n- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique. 4, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C15H30O2 ou CH3(CH2)12COOCH3 4, record 3, French, - t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- meristato de metilo
1, record 3, Spanish, meristato%20de%20metilo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C15H30O2 o CH3(CH2)12COOCH3 2, record 3, Spanish, - meristato%20de%20metilo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-10-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tetradecanoic acid compound with N, N-dimethyl-1-octadecanamine(1 : 1)
1, record 4, English, tetradecanoic%20acid%20compound%20with%20N%2C%20N%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2Doctadecanamine%281%20%3A%201%29
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N: This capital letter must be italicized. 2, record 4, English, - tetradecanoic%20acid%20compound%20with%20N%2C%20N%2Ddimethyl%2D1%2Doctadecanamine%281%20%3A%201%29
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- composé de l'acide tétradécanoïque avec la N,N,diméthyloctadécan-1-amine
1, record 4, French, compos%C3%A9%20de%20l%27acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque%20avec%20la%20N%2CN%2Cdim%C3%A9thyloctad%C3%A9can%2D1%2Damine
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
N : Cette lettre majuscule s'écrit en italique. 2, record 4, French, - compos%C3%A9%20de%20l%27acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque%20avec%20la%20N%2CN%2Cdim%C3%A9thyloctad%C3%A9can%2D1%2Damine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-09-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- tetradecanoic acid lithium salt
1, record 5, English, tetradecanoic%20acid%20lithium%20salt
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sel de lithium de l'acide tétradécanoïque
1, record 5, French, sel%20de%20lithium%20de%20l%27acide%20t%C3%A9trad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
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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