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NITROPHENOL [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-03-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5NO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Any of three water-soluble, crystalline isomers of such a derivative [i.e. of any compound derived from phenol by the replacement of one or more of its ring hydrogen atoms by the nitro group], ... pale-yellow (meta-nitrophenol), and yellowish (para-nitrophenol) solids, used chiefly as intermediates in organic synthesis and as indicators.

OBS

nitrophenol: listed in the "Priority Pollutants List" under the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H5NO3, occurring in yellow (ortho-nitrophenol),

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5NO3
formula, see observation
DEF

Dérivé nitré du phénol.

OBS

Il y a trois isomères, ortho, méta et para, tous trois acides et employés comme intermédiaires dans la synthèse de nombreux composés : colorants, révélateurs photographiques, etc.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H5NO3

Spanish

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