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3-METHYLPENTANE [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 3-methylpentane
1, record 1, English, 3%2Dmethylpentane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- diethylmethylmethane 2, record 1, English, diethylmethylmethane
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound whichs appears under the form of a flammable, colorless liquid, is insoluble in water, is soluble in alcohol, and is used as a chemical intermediate. 3, record 1, English, - 3%2Dmethylpentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-methylpentane: 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 Network (NAPS). 3, record 1, English, - 3%2Dmethylpentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: UN 1208; UN 2462. 3, record 1, English, - 3%2Dmethylpentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H14 or CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3 or (CH3CH2)2CHCH3 3, record 1, English, - 3%2Dmethylpentane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 3-méthylpentane
1, record 1, French, 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- diéthylméthylméthane 2, record 1, French, di%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thylm%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- méthyl-3 pentane 3, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thyl%2D3%20pentane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
3-méthylpentane : 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). 4, record 1, French, - 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14 ou CH3CH2CH(CH3)CH2CH3 ou (CH3CH2)2CHCH3 4, record 1, French, - 3%2Dm%C3%A9thylpentane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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