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HYDROXYLAMINE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- hydroxylamine
1, record 1, English, hydroxylamine
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- oxammonium 2, record 1, English, oxammonium
former designation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A colorless, crystalline compound which is produced commercially by the acid hydrolysis of nitroparaffins, decomposes on heating, melts at 33°C, and is used in organic synthesis and as a reducing agent. 3, record 1, English, - hydroxylamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydroxylamine: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 1, English, - hydroxylamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: H3NO or NH2OH 3, record 1, English, - hydroxylamine
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hydroxylamine
1, record 1, French, hydroxylamine
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé hydroxylé de l'ammoniac se présentant sous la forme d'un solide fondant à 33 °C, très soluble dans l'eau et moins basique que l'ammoniac, que l'on utilise en synthèse organique et comme agent réducteur. 2, record 1, French, - hydroxylamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
hydroxylamine : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 3, record 1, French, - hydroxylamine
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : H3NO ou NH2OH 2, record 1, French, - hydroxylamine
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
- hidroxilamina
1, record 1, Spanish, hidroxilamina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sólido cristalino incoloro. Explosiona a 130º C. Soluble en alcohol, ácidos y agua fría. Tóxico e irritante. 2, record 1, Spanish, - hidroxilamina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: H3NO o NH2OH 3, record 1, Spanish, - hidroxilamina
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