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1 1 2-TRICHLOROETHANE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,2-trichloroethane
1, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ethane trichloride 2, record 1, English, ethane%20trichloride
correct
- 1,1,2-trichlorethane 2, record 1, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichlorethane
correct, obsolete
- 1, 2, 2-trichloroethane 2, record 1, English, 1%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane
- ß-trichloroethane 3, record 1, English, %C3%9F%2Dtrichloroethane
correct
- ß-T 2, record 1, English, %C3%9F%2DT
see observation
- ß-T 2, record 1, English, %C3%9F%2DT
- vinyl trichloride 2, record 1, English, vinyl%20trichloride
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a clear, colorless liquid (sweet odor), used as solvent for fats, oils, waxes, resins, other products, and in organic synthesis. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroethane: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Newtork (NAPS). 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ß-T; beta-T: These might be in-house or non-recognized abbreviations; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: NCI-C04579; RCRA waste number U227; RCRA waste number U359. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H3Cl3 or CHCl2CH2Cl 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- beta-trichloroethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthane
1, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- trichlorure d'éthane 2, record 1, French, trichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- 1,1,2-trichloréthane 2, record 1, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichlor%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- 1,2,2-trichloroéthane 3, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- ß-trichloroéthane 3, record 1, French, %C3%9F%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- ß-T 2, record 1, French, %C3%9F%2DT
see observation, masculine noun
- ß-T 2, record 1, French, %C3%9F%2DT
- trichlorure de vinyle 4, record 1, French, trichlorure%20de%20vinyle
correct, masculine noun
- trichloro-1,1,2 éthane 5, record 1, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C2%20%C3%A9thane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, ininflammable, à odeur douceâtre, agréable, que l'on utilise comme solvant (graisses, cires, résines, alcaloïdes). 6, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette substance est un isomère bêta du trichloro-éthane dont la formule brute est C2H3Cl3; l'isomère alpha est le 1,1,1-trichloroéthane. 7, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Produit considéré comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 7, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroéthane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 8, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ß-T; bêta-T : abréviations non officielles; ne pas les utiliser seules, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 2, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H3Cl3 ou CHCl2CH2Cl 8, record 1, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Key term(s)
- bêta-trichloroéthane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- 1,1,2-tricloroetano
1, record 1, Spanish, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtricloroetano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido claro e incoloro de olor dulce. No inflamable. Miscible con alcoholes, éteres, ésteres y cetonas. Insoluble en agua. Muy tóxico e irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtricloroetano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H3Cl3 o CHCl2CH2Cl 2, record 1, Spanish, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtricloroetano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 1, 1’-(2, 2, 2-trichloroethane-1, 1-diyl) bis(4-methoxybenzene)
1, record 2, English, 1%2C%201%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dmethoxybenzene%29
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- methoxychlor 2, record 2, English, methoxychlor
correct
- p,p’-dimethoxydiphenyltrichloroethane 3, record 2, English, p%2Cp%26rsquo%3B%2Ddimethoxydiphenyltrichloroethane
former designation, correct
- p,p’-DMDT 3, record 2, English, p%2Cp%26rsquo%3B%2DDMDT
former designation, correct
- p,p’-DMDT 3, record 2, English, p%2Cp%26rsquo%3B%2DDMDT
- dimethoxy-DDT 3, record 2, English, dimethoxy%2DDDT
former designation, correct
- dimethoxy-DT 3, record 2, English, dimethoxy%2DDT
former designation, correct
- DMDT 4, record 2, English, DMDT
former designation, correct
- DMDT 4, record 2, English, DMDT
- Marlate 5, record 2, English, Marlate
correct, trademark
- methoxy DDT 6, record 2, English, methoxy%20DDT
former designation, correct
- methoxy-DDT 5, record 2, English, methoxy%2DDDT
former designation, correct
- p,p’-methoxychlore 3, record 2, English, p%2Cp%26rsquo%3B%2Dmethoxychlore
former designation, correct
- 2, 2-bis(p-anisyl)-1, 1, 1-trichloroethane 3, record 2, English, 2%2C%202%2Dbis%28p%2Danisyl%29%2D1%2C%201%2C%201%2Dtrichloroethane
former designation, correct
- 2, 2-di-p-anisyl-1, 1, 1-trichloroethane 7, record 2, English, 2%2C%202%2Ddi%2Dp%2Danisyl%2D1%2C%201%2C%201%2Dtrichloroethane
former designation, avoid
- dianisyltrichlorethane 3, record 2, English, dianisyltrichlorethane
former designation, correct
- 1, 1-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-2, 2, 2-trichloroethane 3, record 2, English, 1%2C%201%2Dbis%28p%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29%2D2%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane
former designation, correct
- 2, 2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1, 1, 1-trichloroethane 3, record 2, English, 2%2C%202%2Dbis%28p%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29%2D1%2C%201%2C%201%2Dtrichloroethane
former designation, correct
- 2, 2-di-(p-methoxyphenyl)-1, 1, 1-trichloroethane 3, record 2, English, 2%2C%202%2Ddi%2D%28p%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29%2D1%2C%201%2C%201%2Dtrichloroethane
former designation, avoid
- di(p-methoxyphenyl)-trichloromethyl methane 3, record 2, English, di%28p%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29%2Dtrichloromethyl%20methane
former designation, correct
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-anisyl)ethane 3, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2C2%2Dbis%28p%2Danisyl%29ethane
former designation, correct
- 1,1’-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)bis(4-methoxybenzene) 3, record 2, English, 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethylidene%29bis%284%2Dmethoxybenzene%29
former designation, correct
- 1,1’-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)-bis[4-methoxybenzene] 8, record 2, English, 1%2C1%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethylidene%29%2Dbis%5B4%2Dmethoxybenzene%5D
former designation, avoid
- 4,4-(2,2,2-trichloroethylidene)dianisole 3, record 2, English, 4%2C4%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethylidene%29dianisole
former designation, correct
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenol)ethanol 3, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2C2%2Dbis%28p%2Dmethoxyphenol%29ethanol
former designation, correct
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)ethane 3, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2C2%2Dbis%284%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29ethane
former designation, correct
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)ethane 8, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2C2%2Dbis%28p%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29ethane
former designation, avoid
- 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-di(4-methoxyphenyl)ethane 3, record 2, English, 1%2C1%2C1%2Dtrichloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddi%284%2Dmethoxyphenyl%29ethane
former designation, avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Use: Insecticide effective against mosquito larvae and house flies. Especially recommended for use in dairy barns. 9, record 2, English, - 1%2C%201%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dmethoxybenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1'-(2,2,2-trichloroethane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-methoxybenzene): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) for the systematic name. 1, record 2, English, - 1%2C%201%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dmethoxybenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as: Chemform; Double-M EC; ENT 1,716; Flo Pro Mcseed Protectant; Maralate; Methoxcide; Methoxo; Methoxychlor 2 EC; Metox; Mezox K; Moxie; NCI-C00497; OMS 466; RCRA waste number U247. 10, record 2, English, - 1%2C%201%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dmethoxybenzene%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C16H15Cl3O2 10, record 2, English, - 1%2C%201%26rsquo%3B%2D%282%2C%202%2C%202%2Dtrichloroethane%2D1%2C%201%2Ddiyl%29%20bis%284%2Dmethoxybenzene%29
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- 1,1'-(2,2,2-trichloroéthane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-méthoxybenzène)
1, record 2, French, 1%2C1%27%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C1%2Ddiyl%29bis%284%2Dm%C3%A9thoxybenz%C3%A8ne%29
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- méthoxychlore 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thoxychlore
correct, masculine noun
- diméthoxy diphényl trichloréthane 1, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thoxy%20diph%C3%A9nyl%20trichlor%C3%A9thane
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- diméthoxy-DT 3, record 2, French, dim%C3%A9thoxy%2DDT
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- DMDT 3, record 2, French, DMDT
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- DMDT 3, record 2, French, DMDT
- Marlate 1, record 2, French, Marlate
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- méthoxy DDT 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thoxy%20DDT
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- trichloro-1,1,1 bis(p-méthoxyphényl)-2,2 éthane 4, record 2, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C1%20bis%28p%2Dm%C3%A9thoxyph%C3%A9nyl%29%2D2%2C2%20%C3%A9thane
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Insecticide (moustiques et mouches) spécialement recommandé pour les étables de vaches laitières. 5, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%27%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C1%2Ddiyl%29bis%284%2Dm%C3%A9thoxybenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1'-(2,2,2-trichloroéthane-1,1-diyl)bis(4-méthoxybenzène) : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée) pour le nom systématique. 1, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%27%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C1%2Ddiyl%29bis%284%2Dm%C3%A9thoxybenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C16H15Cl3O2 6, record 2, French, - 1%2C1%27%2D%282%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane%2D1%2C1%2Ddiyl%29bis%284%2Dm%C3%A9thoxybenz%C3%A8ne%29
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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