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C10H10O4 [4 records]
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
- dimethyl terephthalate
1, record 1, English, dimethyl%20terephthalate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DMT 2, record 1, English, DMT
avoid
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- NCI-C50055 3, record 1, English, NCI%2DC50055
correct, trademark
- dimethyl p-phthalate 4, record 1, English, dimethyl%20p%2Dphthalate
avoid
- dimethylterephthalate 5, record 1, English, dimethylterephthalate
avoid
- dimethyl ester of terephthalic acid 3, record 1, English, dimethyl%20ester%20of%20terephthalic%20acid
avoid
- dimethyl ester of 1,4-benzenedicarboxylic acid 3, record 1, English, dimethyl%20ester%20of%201%2C4%2Dbenzenedicarboxylic%20acid
avoid
- dimethyl 1,4-benzenedicarboxylate 3, record 1, English, dimethyl%201%2C4%2Dbenzenedicarboxylate
avoid
- methyl 4-carbomethoxybenzoate 3, record 1, English, methyl%204%2Dcarbomethoxybenzoate
avoid
- terephthalic acid methyl ester 3, record 1, English, terephthalic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of colorless crystals, is insoluble in water, is soluble in ether and hot alcohol, and is used as an intermediate and in polyester resins for the production of fibers and films. 6, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimethyl terephthalate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 5, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dimethyl p-phthalate: The abbreviation "p" preceding "phthalate" must be italicized; incorrect form. 5, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
DMT: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 5, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H10O4 or C6H4(COOCH3)2 6, record 1, English, - dimethyl%20terephthalate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- téréphtalate de diméthyle
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- p-phtalate de diméthyle 2, record 1, French, p%2Dphtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
avoid, masculine noun
- diméthyltéréphtalate 3, record 1, French, dim%C3%A9thylt%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
p-phtalate de diméthyle : L'abréviation «p» devant «phtalate» s'écrit en italique; forme incorrecte. 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
téréphtalate de diméthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 3, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H10O4 ou C6H4(COOCH3)2 4, record 1, French, - t%C3%A9r%C3%A9phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dimethyl phthalate
1, record 2, English, dimethyl%20phthalate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Insect repellent. 2, record 2, English, - dimethyl%20phthalate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H10O4 2, record 2, English, - dimethyl%20phthalate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- phtalate de diméthyle
1, record 2, French, phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- diméthyl-phtalate 2, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thyl%2Dphtalate
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les produits répulsifs classiques empêchent, pendant un temps plus ou moins long, les simulies de piquer la partie exposée de l'épiderme. [...] Les produits les plus efficaces recommandés pour l'application sur l'épiderme sont la diéthyltoluamide, la chlorodiéthylbenzamide, le phtalate de diméthyle, le carbate de diméthyle et l'éthylhexanediol. 3, record 2, French, - phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H10O4 4, record 2, French, - phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-02-07
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plant Biology
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid
1, record 3, English, 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29prop%2D2%2Denoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ferulic acid 2, record 3, English, ferulic%20acid
correct
- 3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)-2-propenoic acid 3, record 3, English, 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29%2D2%2Dpropenoic%20acid
obsolete
- 4-hydroxy-3-methoxycinnamic acid 4, record 3, English, 4%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxycinnamic%20acid
obsolete
- 3-methoxy-4-hydroxycinnamic acid 3, record 3, English, 3%2Dmethoxy%2D4%2Dhydroxycinnamic%20acid
obsolete
- caffeic acid 3-methyl ether 3, record 3, English, caffeic%20acid%203%2Dmethyl%20ether
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acid that is widely distributed in small amounts in plants and that is used as a food preservative. 5, record 3, English, - 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29prop%2D2%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-(4-hydroxy-3-methoxyphenyl)prop-2-enoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29prop%2D2%2Denoic%20acid
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C10H10O4 or HO(CH3O)C6H3-CH=CH-CO2H 6, record 3, English, - 3%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29prop%2D2%2Denoic%20acid
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Biologie végétale
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- acide 3-(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)prop-2-énoïque
1, record 3, French, acide%203%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acide férulique 2, record 3, French, acide%20f%C3%A9rulique
correct, masculine noun
- acide hydroxy-4 méthoxy-3 cinnamique 3, record 3, French, acide%20hydroxy%2D4%20m%C3%A9thoxy%2D3%20cinnamique
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acide qui s'emploie comme agent de conservation. 4, record 3, French, - acide%203%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide 3-(4-hydroxy-3-méthoxyphényl)prop-2-énoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 4, record 3, French, - acide%203%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C10H10O4 ou HO(CH3O)C6H3-CH=CH-CO2H 5, record 3, French, - acide%203%2D%284%2Dhydroxy%2D3%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29prop%2D2%2D%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Biología vegetal
- Aditivos alimentarios
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido ferúlico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20fer%C3%BAlico
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: C10H10O4 o HO(CH3O)C6H3-CH=CH-CO2H 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20fer%C3%BAlico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dimethyl phthalate
1, record 4, English, dimethyl%20phthalate
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DMP 2, record 4, English, DMP
see observation
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- dimethyl benzene-1,2-dicarboxylate 3, record 4, English, dimethyl%20benzene%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate
correct
- Avolin 4, record 4, English, Avolin
correct, trademark
- ENT 262 5, record 4, English, ENT%20262
correct, trademark
- Fermine 4, record 4, English, Fermine
correct, trademark
- Mipax 4, record 4, English, Mipax
correct, trademark
- Palatinol M 4, record 4, English, Palatinol%20M
correct, trademark
- Solvanon 5, record 4, English, Solvanon
correct, trademark
- Solvarone 5, record 4, English, Solvarone
correct, trademark
- dimethyl 1,2-benzenedicarboxylate 2, record 4, English, dimethyl%201%2C2%2Dbenzenedicarboxylate
former designation
- phthalic acid dimethyl ester 2, record 4, English, phthalic%20acid%20dimethyl%20ester
- phthalic acid methyl ester 6, record 4, English, phthalic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
- methyl phthalate 2, record 4, English, methyl%20phthalate
- dimethyl ester of 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid 6, record 4, English, dimethyl%20ester%20of%201%2C2%2Dbenzenedicarboxylic%20acid
- dimethyl benzeneorthodicarboxylate 6, record 4, English, dimethyl%20benzeneorthodicarboxylate
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless, odorless liquid which boils at 282°C, is soluble in organic solvents, is slightly soluble in water, and is used as a plasticizer, in resins, lacquers, perfumes, and as an insect repellent. 7, record 4, English, - dimethyl%20phthalate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dimethyl phthalate: term standardized by ISO; used by the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) and by the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 7, record 4, English, - dimethyl%20phthalate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DMP: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 3, record 4, English, - dimethyl%20phthalate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H4(COOCH3)2 or C10H10O4 7, record 4, English, - dimethyl%20phthalate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- phtalate de diméthyle
1, record 4, French, phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- benzène-1,2-dicarboxylate de diméthyle 2, record 4, French, benz%C3%A8ne%2D1%2C2%2Ddicarboxylate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H4(COOCH3)2 ou C10H10O4 3, record 4, French, - phtalate%20de%20dim%C3%A9thyle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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