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4-METHYL-2 4-PENTANEDIOL [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 2-methylpentane-2,4-diol
1, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- hexylene glycol 2, record 1, English, hexylene%20glycol
correct, see observation
- 2,4-dihydroxy-2-methylpentane 3, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2Ddihydroxy%2D2%2Dmethylpentane
avoid
- 1,2-hexanediol 3, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Dhexanediol
avoid
- 2-methyl pentane-2,4-diol 3, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%20pentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
avoid
- 2-methyl-2, 4-pentanediol 3, record 1, English, 2%2Dmethyl%2D2%2C%204%2Dpentanediol
avoid
- 4-methyl-2,4-pentanediol 4, record 1, English, 4%2Dmethyl%2D2%2C4%2Dpentanediol
avoid
- alpha,alpha,alpha’-trimethyltrimethylene glycol 3, record 1, English, alpha%2Calpha%2Calpha%26rsquo%3B%2Dtrimethyltrimethylene%20glycol
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless, nearly odourless liquid, is miscible with water, hydrocarbons and fatty acids, and is used in hydraulic brake fluids, in printing inks, as a coupling agent and penetrant for textiles, a fuel and a lubricant additive, an emulsifying agent, an inhibitor of ice formation in carburetors, and in cosmetics. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-methylpentane-2,4-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Diolane; Isol; Pinakon. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
hexylene glycol: commercial name. 1, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
alpha: This word must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
chemical formula: C6H14O2 or (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3 5, record 1, English, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a,a,a’-trimethyltrimethylene glycol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 2-methylpentane-2,4-diol
1, record 1, French, 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hexylèneglycol 2, record 1, French, hexyl%C3%A8neglycol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
2-méthylpentane-2,4-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
hexylèneglycol : nom commercial. 1, record 1, French, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H14O2 ou (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3 3, record 1, French, - 2%2Dmethylpentane%2D2%2C4%2Ddiol
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
- hexilenglicol
1, record 1, Spanish, hexilenglicol
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro miscible con agua, hidrocarburos y ácidos grasos. Combustible. Irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - hexilenglicol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H14O2 o (CH3)2COHCH2CH2OCH3 2, record 1, Spanish, - hexilenglicol
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