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FORMALDEHYDE SOLUTION [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Photography
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- methanediol
1, record 1, English, methanediol
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- formaldehyde monohydrate 1, record 1, English, formaldehyde%20monohydrate
correct
- formaldehyde solution 2, record 1, English, formaldehyde%20solution
correct
- formalin 3, record 1, English, formalin
correct
- formol 3, record 1, English, formol
correct
- methylene glycol 1, record 1, English, methylene%20glycol
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound [which] is the simplest geminal diol, and formally the second simplest carbohydrate (after formaldehyde). 4, record 1, English, - methanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The chemical equilibrium between formaldehyde (HCHO) and its hydrated form, methanediol (CH2(OH)2), is computationally investigated in solvent water. 5, record 1, English, - methanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Formaldehyde solution [is] a solution of about 37% by weight of formaldehyde gas in water, usually with 10-15% methanol added to prevent polymerization. 6, record 1, English, - methanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methanediol: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 7, record 1, English, - methanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Methanediol is a product of the hydration of formaldehyde H2C=O, and predominates in water solution: the equilibrium constant being about 10³, and a 5% by weight solution of formaldehyde in water is 80% methanediol. 4, record 1, English, - methanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial names, among which: BFV; FA; Fannoform; Formalin; Formalith; Formol; Fyde; Hoch; Ivalon; Karsan; Lysoform; Morbicid; Paraform; Superlysoform. 8, record 1, English, - methanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
formaldehyde: also refers to formaldehyde in the gaseous form (methanal). 8, record 1, English, - methanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH4O2 or H2C(OH)2 9, record 1, English, - methanediol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Photographie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthanediol
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thanediol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- formaldéhyde monohydrate 1, record 1, French, formald%C3%A9hyde%20monohydrate
correct, masculine noun
- solution aqueuse de formaldéhyde 2, record 1, French, solution%20aqueuse%20de%20formald%C3%A9hyde
correct, feminine noun
- formaline 3, record 1, French, formaline
correct, feminine noun
- formol 3, record 1, French, formol
correct, masculine noun
- méthylèneglycol 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, masculine noun
- formaldéhyde à l'état dissous 4, record 1, French, formald%C3%A9hyde%20%C3%A0%20l%27%C3%A9tat%20dissous
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le formaldéhyde est le plus simple des aldéhydes. [...] On l'utilise souvent sous forme de solution aqueuse renfermant 37 % de formaldéhyde (en poids) et 10 à 15 % de méthanol pour empêcher la polymérisation. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
méthanediol : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée (UICPA) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Aussi connu sous les désignations commerciales suivantes : Formaline; Formol; Morbicid. 6, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formol : Solution commerciale du méthanal (35 à 40 %) mélangée de méthanol (10 à 15 %). La solution officinale doit contenir 35 % de méthanal. Formaline : Soluté officinal de méthanal. 7, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Le formaldéhyde [...] peut être employé à l'état gazeux pour la désinfection des habitations et à l'état dissous comme germicide et insecticide [méthanal]. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thanediol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 6 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH4O2 ou H2C(OH)2 8, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thanediol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
- Fotografía
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- formaldehído
1, record 1, Spanish, formaldeh%C3%ADdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- formalina 1, record 1, Spanish, formalina
correct, feminine noun
- formol 1, record 1, Spanish, formol
correct, masculine noun
- solución acuosa de formaldehído 2, record 1, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20acuosa%20de%20formaldeh%C3%ADdo
feminine noun
- solución de formaldehído 2, record 1, Spanish, soluci%C3%B3n%20de%20formaldeh%C3%ADdo
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generalmente se aplica diluido en agua. 3, record 1, Spanish, - formaldeh%C3%ADdo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmulas químicas: CH4O2 o H2C(OH)2 4, record 1, Spanish, - formaldeh%C3%ADdo
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