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(1-METHYLETHENYL)BENZENE [7 records]

Record 1 2013-08-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C6H5C(CH3):CH2
formula, see observation
98-83-9
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound in the form of a colorless liquid, subject to polymerization by heat or catalysts, used in the polymerization of monomer, especially for polyesters.

OBS

alpha-methylstyrene: The prefix "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized; incorrect form.

OBS

Chemical formula: C6H5C(CH3):CH2

Key term(s)
  • a-methylstyrene

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C6H5C(CH3):CH2
formula, see observation
98-83-9
CAS number
OBS

alpha-méthylstyrène : Le préfixe «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique; forme incorrecte.

OBS

Formule chimique : C6H5C(CH3):CH2

Key term(s)
  • a-méthylstyrène

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)
C10H16
formula, see observation
DEF

A widely distributed optically active terpene, closely related to isoprene, [that is used in] flavoring, fragrance and perfume materials, [as a] solvent, [a] wetting agent [and in] resin manufacture.

OBS

It occurs naturally in both [dextrogyre (+)] and [levogyre (-)] forms. The racemic mixture [(±)] of the two isomers is known as dipentene.

OBS

Chemical formula: C10H16

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C10H16
formula, see observation
DEF

[...] hydrocarbure terpénique [...] très répandu dans le règne végétal [se présentant sous la forme d'un] liquide à odeur de citron [et] employé comme solvant et agent mouillant.

OBS

[On distingue] le limonène dextrogyre [(+)], l'antipode lévogyre [(-) et le mélange racémique [(±)].

OBS

Formule chimique : C10H16

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C10H16
formula, see observation
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Record 3 2009-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 4 2009-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 5 2009-10-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 6 2009-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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Record 7 2009-09-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)

Spanish

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