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2 4-PENTANEDIONE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-03-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pentane-2,4-dione
1, record 1, English, pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddione
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 2,4-pentanedione 2, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2Dpentanedione
obsolete
- pentanedione-2, 4 3, record 1, English, pentanedione%2D2%2C%204
obsolete
- acetylacetone 4, record 1, English, acetylacetone
obsolete
- diacetylmethane 3, record 1, English, diacetylmethane
obsolete
- diacetyl-methane 1, record 1, English, diacetyl%2Dmethane
obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a mobile, colorless or yellowish liquid which solidifies to lustrous, pearly spangles when cooled, which is used as a solvent for cellulose acetate, as an intermediate, as a chelating agent for metals, in paint driers, lubricant additives and pesticides. 5, record 1, English, - pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane-2,4-dione: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3COCH2OCCH3 5, record 1, English, - pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddione
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pentane-2,4-dione
1, record 1, French, pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddione
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 2,4-pentanedione 2, record 1, French, 2%2C4%2Dpentanedione
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- pentanedione-2,4 3, record 1, French, pentanedione%2D2%2C4
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- acétylacétone 3, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tylac%C3%A9tone
avoid, feminine noun, obsolete
- diacétylméthane 4, record 1, French, diac%C3%A9tylm%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La plus simple des ß-dicétones aliphatiques, utilisée comme intermédiaire de synthèse, comme solvant sélectif et dans les chélates (additifs pour essences et lubrifiants, siccatifs, fongicides). 5, record 1, French, - pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentane-2,4-dione : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3COCH2OCCH3 5, record 1, French, - pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddione
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetilacetona
1, record 1, Spanish, acetilacetona
feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3COCH2OCCH3 2, record 1, Spanish, - acetilacetona
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