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(TRIFLUOROMETHYL)BENZENE [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl) benzene
1, record 1, English, 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- m-nitrotrifluoromethylbenzene 2, record 1, English, m%2Dnitrotrifluoromethylbenzene
former designation, correct, see observation
- 3-nitro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene 3, record 1, English, 3%2Dnitro%2Dalpha%2Calpha%2Calpha%2Dtrifluorotoluene
former designation, correct, see observation
- 3-trifluoromethylnitrobenzene 3, record 1, English, 3%2Dtrifluoromethylnitrobenzene
former designation, correct
- m-(trifluoromethyl)nitrobenzene 3, record 1, English, m%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29nitrobenzene
former designation, correct, see observation
- alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-m-nitrotoluene 3, record 1, English, alpha%2Calpha%2Calpha%2Dtrifluoro%2Dm%2Dnitrotoluene
former designation, correct, see observation
- 3-nitrobenzotrifluoride 4, record 1, English, 3%2Dnitrobenzotrifluoride
former designation, avoid
- m-nitrobenzotrifluoride 5, record 1, English, m%2Dnitrobenzotrifluoride
former designation, avoid
- meta-nitrobenzotrifluoride 1, record 1, English, meta%2Dnitrobenzotrifluoride
former designation, avoid
- meta-nitrotrifluoromethylbenzene 1, record 1, English, meta%2Dnitrotrifluoromethylbenzene
former designation, avoid
- m-nitrotrifluorotoluene 3, record 1, English, m%2Dnitrotrifluorotoluene
former designation, avoid
- meta-nitrotrifluorotoluene 1, record 1, English, meta%2Dnitrotrifluorotoluene
former designation, avoid
- meta-(trifluoromethyl)nitrobenzene 1, record 1, English, meta%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29nitrobenzene
former designation, avoid
- alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluoro-meta-nitrotoluene 1, record 1, English, alpha%2Calpha%2Calpha%2Dtrifluoro%2Dmeta%2Dnitrotoluene
former designation, avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a pale straw, thin oily liquid with a distinct aromatic odour, is soluble in organic solvents and insoluble in water. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-nitro-3-(trifluoromethyl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The prefixes "ortho-", "meta-" and "para-", along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-", "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-", 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-", "m-" and "p-". Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-", "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-", "m-", and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned. 1, record 1, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H4F3NO2 or NO2C6H4CF2 6, record 1, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record 1, Key term(s)
- 3-nitro-a,a,a-trifluorotoluene
- a,a,a-trifluoro-m-nitrotoluene
- a,a,a-trifluoro-meta-nitrotoluene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1-nitro-3-(trifluorométhyl)benzène
1, record 1, French, 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- m-nitrotrifluorométhylbenzène 1, record 1, French, m%2Dnitrotrifluorom%C3%A9thylbenz%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 3-nitro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluène 1, record 1, French, 3%2Dnitro%2Dalpha%2Calpha%2Calpha%2Dtrifluorotolu%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 3-trifluorométhylnitrobenzène 1, record 1, French, 3%2Dtrifluorom%C3%A9thylnitrobenz%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- m-trifluorométhylnitrobenzène 1, record 1, French, m%2Dtrifluorom%C3%A9thylnitrobenz%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- alpha-alpha-alpha-trifluorométhyl-m-nitrobenzène 1, record 1, French, alpha%2Dalpha%2Dalpha%2Dtrifluorom%C3%A9thyl%2Dm%2Dnitrobenz%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- m-nitrobenzylidyne 2, record 1, French, m%2Dnitrobenzylidyne
avoid, masculine noun
- méta-nitrobenzylidyne 1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9ta%2Dnitrobenzylidyne
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-nitro-3-(trifluorométhyl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2-, 1,3- et 1,4-, respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-») sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu. 1, record 1, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ke nit «alpha» doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou être écrit en italique. 3, record 1, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H4F3NO2 ou NO2C6H4CF2 3, record 1, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D3%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Key term(s)
- 3-nitro-a,a,a-trifluorotoluène
- a-a-a-trifluorométhyl-m-nitrobenzène
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 1-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl) benzene
1, record 2, English, 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 2-nitrobenzotrifluoride 2, record 2, English, 2%2Dnitrobenzotrifluoride
correct, see observation
- o-nitrobenzotrifluoride 3, record 2, English, o%2Dnitrobenzotrifluoride
correct, see observation
- ortho-nitrobenzotrifluoride 4, record 2, English, ortho%2Dnitrobenzotrifluoride
correct, see observation
- 2-nitro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluene 2, record 2, English, 2%2Dnitro%2Dalpha%2Calpha%2Calpha%2Dtrifluorotoluene
correct, see observation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-nitro-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name corresponding to the CAS number indicated on the present record. 1, record 2, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-," along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-," 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-," "m-" and "p-." Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-," and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned. 1, record 2, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alpha: This prefix must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 1, record 2, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H4F3NO2 5, record 2, English, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record 2, Key term(s)
- 2-nitro-a,a,a-trifluorotoluene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 1-nitro-2-(trifluorométhyl)benzène
1, record 2, French, 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- 2-nitrobenzotrifluorure 1, record 2, French, 2%2Dnitrobenzotrifluorure
correct, masculine noun
- o-nitrobenzotrifluorure 1, record 2, French, o%2Dnitrobenzotrifluorure
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ortho-nitrobenzotrifluorure 1, record 2, French, ortho%2Dnitrobenzotrifluorure
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- 2-nitro-alpha,alpha,alpha-trifluorotoluène 1, record 2, French, 2%2Dnitro%2Dalpha%2Calpha%2Calpha%2Dtrifluorotolu%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- o-nitrobenzylidyne 2, record 2, French, o%2Dnitrobenzylidyne
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- ortho-nitrobenzylidyne 1, record 2, French, ortho%2Dnitrobenzylidyne
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-nitro-2-(trifluorométhyl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique correspondant au numéro CAS indiqué sur la présente fiche. 1, record 2, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2-, 1,3- et 1,4-, respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-») sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu. 1, record 2, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
alpha : Ce préfixe doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante ou s'écrire en italique. 1, record 2, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
o-nitrobenzylidyne; ortho-nitrobenzylidyne : noms fautifs (incomplets). 1, record 2, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H4F3NO2 3, record 2, French, - 1%2Dnitro%2D2%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 2, Key term(s)
- 2-nitro-a,a,a-trifluorotoluène
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- (trifluoromethyl)benzene
1, record 3, English, %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- benzotrifluoride 2, record 3, English, benzotrifluoride
correct, see observation
- toluene trifluoride 2, record 3, English, toluene%20trifluoride
avoid
- trifluoromethylbenzene 2, record 3, English, trifluoromethylbenzene
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a water-white liquid having an aromatic odor which is highly toxic by inhalation, is flammable, and is used as an intermediate for dyes and pharmaceuticals, as a solvent and a dielectric fluid, a vulcanizing agent and in the manufacture of insecticides. 3, record 3, English, - %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(trifluoromethyl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 3, English, - %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
benzotrifluoride: a commercial name. 1, record 3, English, - %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H5F3 4, record 3, English, - %28trifluoromethyl%29benzene
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- (trifluorométhyl)benzène
1, record 3, French, %28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- trifluorure de benzényle 2, record 3, French, trifluorure%20de%20benz%C3%A9nyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(trifluorométhyl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 3, French, - %28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H5F3 3, record 3, French, - %28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- benzotrifluoruro
1, record 3, Spanish, benzotrifluoruro
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 : C7H5F3 2, record 3, Spanish, - benzotrifluoruro
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-10-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- isocyanato(trifluoromethyl) benzene
1, record 4, English, isocyanato%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- isocyanatobenzotrifluoride 1, record 4, English, isocyanatobenzotrifluoride
former designation, correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isocyanato(trifluoromethyl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 4, English, - isocyanato%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isocyanatobenzotrifluoride: commercial name; part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, December 31, 1987). 3, record 4, English, - isocyanato%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- isocyanato(trifluorométhyl)benzène
1, record 4, French, isocyanato%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- fluorure d'isocyanatobenzylidyne 1, record 4, French, fluorure%20d%27isocyanatobenzylidyne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
isocyanato(trifluorométhyl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 4, French, - isocyanato%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
fluorure d'isocyanatobenzylidyne : nom commercial; fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 3, record 4, French, - isocyanato%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-11-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 1-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl) benzene
1, record 5, English, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dnitro%2D4%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- 3-nitro-4-chlorobenzotrifluoride 2, record 5, English, 3%2Dnitro%2D4%2Dchlorobenzotrifluoride
avoid
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluoromethyl)benzene: form recommended by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry. 1, record 5, English, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dnitro%2D4%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3-nitro-4-chlorobenzotrifluoride: incorrect form. 3, record 5, English, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dnitro%2D4%2D%28trifluoromethyl%29%20benzene
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- 1-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluorométhyl)benzène
1, record 5, French, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dnitro%2D4%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- 3-nitro-4-chlorobenzylidyne 2, record 5, French, 3%2Dnitro%2D4%2Dchlorobenzylidyne
avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-chloro-2-nitro-4-(trifluorométhyl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée. 1, record 5, French, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dnitro%2D4%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
3-nitro-4-chlorobenzylidyne : forme fautive. 1, record 5, French, - 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2Dnitro%2D4%2D%28trifluorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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