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3-METHYLBUTYRIC ACID [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ethyl 3-methylbutanoate
1, record 1, English, ethyl%203%2Dmethylbutanoate
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ethyl isovalerate 2, record 1, English, ethyl%20isovalerate
former designation, avoid
- isovaleric acid ethyl ester 3, record 1, English, isovaleric%20acid%20ethyl%20ester
avoid
- 3-methylbutanoic acid ethyl ester 3, record 1, English, 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid%20ethyl%20ester
avoid
- 3-methylbutyric acid ethyl ester 3, record 1, English, 3%2Dmethylbutyric%20acid%20ethyl%20ester
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of an oily, colorless liquid with an odor of apple, which is miscible with water, and is used as a flavoring for beverages, ice cream, candy and pastries. 4, record 1, English, - ethyl%203%2Dmethylbutanoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ethyl 3-methylbutanoate: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - ethyl%203%2Dmethylbutanoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C7H14O2 4, record 1, English, - ethyl%203%2Dmethylbutanoate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 3-méthylbutanoate d'éthyle
1, record 1, French, 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutanoate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- isovalérate d'éthyle 2, record 1, French, isoval%C3%A9rate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
former designation, 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 huileux, incolore, à odeur de pomme, soluble dans l'eau, que l'on utilise comme aromatisant pour les boissons, la crème glacée, les bonbons et les pâtisseries. 3, record 1, French, - 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutanoate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-méthylbutanoate d'éthyle : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutanoate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C7H14O2 3, record 1, French, - 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutanoate%20d%27%C3%A9thyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 3-methylbutanoic acid
1, record 2, English, 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- isopentanoic acid 2, record 2, English, isopentanoic%20acid
correct, see observation
- isovaleric acid 1, record 2, English, isovaleric%20acid
former designation, correct
- delphinic acid 1, record 2, English, delphinic%20acid
avoid
- isopropylacetic acid 1, record 2, English, isopropylacetic%20acid
avoid
- isovalerianic acid 1, record 2, English, isovalerianic%20acid
avoid
- β-methylbutyric acid 1, record 2, English, %26%23946%3B%2Dmethylbutyric%20acid
avoid
- 3-methylbutyrate 1, record 2, English, 3%2Dmethylbutyrate
avoid
- 3-methylbutyric acid 1, record 2, English, 3%2Dmethylbutyric%20acid
avoid
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specific isomer or a mixture of isomeric 5-carbon acids having the formula C5H10O2 or C4H9COOH, which appears under the form of a water-white, combustible liquid with a penetrating odour, and is used as an intermediate for plasticizers, synthetic lubricants, pharmaceuticals, metallic salts, vinyl stabilizers and an extractant for mercaptans from hydrocarbons. 3, record 2, English, - 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-methylbutanoic acid: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 3, record 2, English, - 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
isopentanoic acid: commercial name. 4, record 2, English, - 3%2Dmethylbutanoic%20acid
Record 2, Key term(s)
- beta-methylbutyric acid
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acide 3-méthylbutanoïque
1, record 2, French, acide%203%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acide isopentanoïque 2, record 2, French, acide%20isopentano%C3%AFque
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- acide isovalérique 1, record 2, French, acide%20isoval%C3%A9rique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acide 3-méthylbutanoïque : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 3, record 2, French, - acide%203%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acide isopentanoïque : nom commercial. 1, record 2, French, - acide%203%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutano%C3%AFque
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C5H10O2 ou C4H9COOH 3, record 2, French, - acide%203%2Dm%C3%A9thylbutano%C3%AFque
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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