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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-one
1, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoropropan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hexafluoroacetone 2, record 1, English, hexafluoroacetone
correct
- 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoro-2-propanone 3, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoro%2D2%2Dpropanone
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, hygroscopic, highly reactive gas and is used as an intermediate in organic synthesis. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-one: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: 6FK; NCI-C56440; UN 2420. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C3F6O or CF3COCF3 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoropropan%2D2%2Done
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-one
1, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoropropan%2D2%2Done
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hexafluoroacétone 2, record 1, French, hexafluoroac%C3%A9tone
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoropropan-2-one : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoropropan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C3F6O ou CF3COCF3 3, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C1%2C3%2C3%2C3%2Dhexafluoropropan%2D2%2Done
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- hexafluoracetona
1, record 1, Spanish, hexafluoracetona
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gas higroscópico e incoloro. Reacciona con agua y otras sustancias desprendiendo calor. No inflamable. Irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hexafluoracetona
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C3F6O o CF3COCF3 2, record 1, Spanish, - hexafluoracetona
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