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2(2-AMINOETHOXY) ETHANOL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol
1, record 1, English, 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2-(2-aminoethoxy)-ethanol 2, record 1, English, 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29%2Dethanol
avoid
- 2-(2-aminoethoxy) ethanol 3, record 1, English, 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29%20ethanol
avoid
- Diglycolamine 4, record 1, English, Diglycolamine
correct, trademark
- DGA 4, record 1, English, DGA
see observation
- DGA 4, record 1, English, DGA
- 2(2-aminoethoxy) ethanol 5, record 1, English, 2%282%2Daminoethoxy%29%20ethanol
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Properties: Colorless, slightly viscous liquid with a mild amine odor. ... Uses: Removal of acid components from gases, especially CO2 and H2S from natural gas; intermediate. 4, record 1, English, - 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
2-(2-aminoethoxy)ethanol: part of the Ingredient Disclosure List of the Hazardous Products Act (Registration SOR/88-64, 31 December, 1987); form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 6, record 1, English, - 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
DGA: This might be an in-house abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 7, record 1, English, - 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: NH2CH2CH2OCH2CH2OH or C4H11NO2 or NH2CH2CH2-O-CH2CH2OH 6, record 1, English, - 2%2D%282%2Daminoethoxy%29ethanol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-(2-aminoéthoxy)éthanol
1, record 1, French, 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%C3%A9thanol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 2-(2-aminoéthoxy) éthanol 2, record 1, French, 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%20%C3%A9thanol
avoid, masculine noun
- (amino-2-éthoxy) éthanol 3, record 1, French, %28amino%2D2%2D%C3%A9thoxy%29%20%C3%A9thanol
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à faible odeur aminée, utilisé pour la purification des gaz et en synthèse organique. 4, record 1, French, - 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-(2-aminoéthoxy)éthanol : fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enreg. DORS s/88-64, 1987-12-31); forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 4, record 1, French, - 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : NH2CH2CH2OCH2CH2OH ou C4H11NO2 ou NH2CH2CH2-O-CH2CH2OH 4, record 1, French, - 2%2D%282%2Damino%C3%A9thoxy%29%C3%A9thanol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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