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1 3 5-TRIMETHYLBENZENE [1 record]

Record 1 2011-07-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C9H12
formula, see observation
C6H3(CH3)3
formula, see observation
108-67-8
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a liquid, is insoluble in water, soluble in alcohol and ether, combustible, derived from coal tar, used as an intermediate, including anthraquinone vat dyes, and as a UV oxidation stabilizer for plastics.

OBS

1,3,5-trimethylbenzene: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS).

OBS

trimethyl benzene (or trimethylbenzene): incomplete name.

OBS

TMB: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion.

OBS

sym-: This prefix must be italicized.

OBS

Chemical formula: C9H12 or C6H3(CH3)3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C9H12
formula, see observation
C6H3(CH3)3
formula, see observation
108-67-8
CAS number
DEF

Carbure benzénique utilisé comme réactif analytique en chimie organique.

OBS

1,3,5-triméthylbenzène : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA).

OBS

triméthyl benzène (ou triméthylbenzène): nom incomplet.

OBS

sym- : Ce préfixe s'écrit en italique.

OBS

Formule chimique : C9H12 ou C6H3(CH3)3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C9H12
formula, see observation
C6H3(CH3)3
formula, see observation
108-67-8
CAS number
OBS

Líquido insoluble en agua y soluble en alcohol y éter. Muy tóxico.

OBS

Fórmula química: C9H12 o C6H3(CH3)3

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