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AZULENE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-05-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemistry
  • Petrochemistry
  • Cosmetology
DEF

An intensely blue liquid hydrocarbon (gasoline is a mixture of hydrocarbons) contained in the essential oil distilled from chamomile flowers or cubebs.

OBS

azulene: [This] term is used to cover not only the parent hydrocarbon but the class of derivatives with the same basic structure, viz. [namely] a five-ring joined to a seven-ring, isomeric with naphthalene, which has two six-rings joined together.

OBS

Small quantities are added to shampoos and other products to impart the characteristic odor of chamomile. Also used as a coloring agent. Reportedly an anti-inflammatory agent. Nontoxic.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Chimie
  • Chimie du pétrole
  • Cosmétologie
CONT

L'azulène est un solide bleu (d'où son nom) fondant à 99 °C. [...] Certains dérivés de l'azulène existent à l'état naturel et colorent certaines sécrétions végétales.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Química
  • Petroquímica
  • Productos de belleza
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