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3-CHLORO-1 2-DIBROMOPROPANE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
- Soils (Agriculture)
- Agricultural Chemicals
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane
1, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DBCP 2, record 1, English, DBCP
see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 3-chloro-1,2-dibromopropane 3, record 1, English, 3%2Dchloro%2D1%2C2%2Ddibromopropane
avoid
- dibromochloropropane 4, record 1, English, dibromochloropropane
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a light yellow liquid or of a colorless liquid (when pure), combustible, with a boiling point of 195°C, slightly soluble in water, miscible with oils, suspected carcinogen, reported to cause sterility, used as pesticide, nematocide, a nematicide for crops and as a soil fumigant. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DBPC: This might be an in-house abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: CH2Br-CH2BrCH2Cl 5, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
- Sols (Agriculture)
- Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane
1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DBCP 2, record 1, French, DBCP
see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dibromo-1,2 chloro-3 propane 3, record 1, French, dibromo%2D1%2C2%20chloro%2D3%20propane
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2-dibromo-3-chloropropane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 4, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
DBCP: abréviation non officielle; ne pas l'utiliser seule pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : CH2Br-CH2BrCH2Cl 6, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dchloropropane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Protección de las plantas
- Suelos (Agricultura)
- Agentes químicos (Agricultura)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- 1,2-dibromo-3-cloropropano
1, record 1, Spanish, 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dcloropropano
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido incoloro cuando es puro. Ligeramente soluble en agua; miscible con aceites. Combustible. Puede quemar la piel y los ojos; irrita las fosas nasales y la garganta; puede absorberse a través de la piel. 1, record 1, Spanish, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dcloropropano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CH2Br-CH2BrCH2Cl 2, record 1, Spanish, - 1%2C2%2Ddibromo%2D3%2Dcloropropano
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