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ACETALDEHYDE [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1-aminoethanol
1, record 1, English, 1%2Daminoethanol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- aldehyde ammonia 2, record 1, English, aldehyde%20ammonia
correct
- acetaldehyde ammonia 2, record 1, English, acetaldehyde%20ammonia
correct
- 1-amino-ethanol 3, record 1, English, 1%2Damino%2Dethanol
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white crystalline solid, used as accelerator for vulcanization of thread rubber, as a source of acetaldehyde and ammonia, and in organic synthesis. 4, record 1, English, - 1%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-aminoethanol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 5, record 1, English, - 1%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aldehyde ammonia; acetaldehyde ammonia : commercial names. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2Daminoethanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formulas : CH(subscript 3]CHOHNH2 or C2H7NO 6, record 1, English, - 1%2Daminoethanol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1-aminoéthanol
1, record 1, French, 1%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- acétaldéhyde ammoniac 2, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%20ammoniac
correct, masculine noun
- acétaldéhyde ammoniaque 3, record 1, French, ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%20ammoniaque
correct, feminine noun
- aldéhyde-ammoniaque 4, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%2Dammoniaque
correct, feminine noun
- amino-1 éthanol 3, record 1, French, amino%2D1%20%C3%A9thanol
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- aldéhyde-ammoniac 5, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%2Dammoniac
avoid, feminine noun
- aldéhydate d'ammoniaque 6, record 1, French, ald%C3%A9hydate%20d%27ammoniaque
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisation : accélérateur de vulcanisation, stabilisant de l'éther, inhibiteur de corrosion. 7, record 1, French, - 1%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1-aminoéthanol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 1, French, - 1%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH(indice 3]CHOHNH2 or C2H7NO 8, record 1, French, - 1%2Damino%C3%A9thanol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- acetaldehyde
1, record 2, English, acetaldehyde
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- ethanal 2, record 2, English, ethanal
correct
- acetic aldehyde 3, record 2, English, acetic%20aldehyde
- ethyl aldehyde 4, record 2, English, ethyl%20aldehyde
- ethylaldehyde 5, record 2, English, ethylaldehyde
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A flammable, irritating, and poisonous liquid with the low boiling point of 20°C [that is made] by the oxidation of ethylene or by the dehydrogenation of ethyl alcohol [and that] is second only to formaldehyde in industrial importance. 6, record 2, English, - acetaldehyde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aldehyde: A chemistry term applied to the compounds of alcohol intermediate between the alcohols and the acids. 7, record 2, English, - acetaldehyde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3CHO or C2H4O or CH[subscript 3-CH=O 8, record 2, English, - acetaldehyde
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acétaldéhyde
1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- éthanal 1, record 2, French, %C3%A9thanal
correct, masculine noun
- aldéhyde acétique 2, record 2, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20ac%C3%A9tique
masculine noun
- aldéhyde éthylique 3, record 2, French, ald%C3%A9hyde%20%C3%A9thylique
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé de formule CH3-CH=O, dérivant de l'alcool éthylique par oxydation ménagée ou de l'acétylène par hydratation, [qui constitue] un intermédiaire essentiel de l'industrie chimique. 4, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acétaldéhyde est considéré comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 5, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acétaldéhyde : Nom vulgaire de l'éthanal. 6, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3CHO ou C2H4O ou CH3-CH=O 6, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetaldehído
1, record 2, Spanish, acetaldeh%C3%ADdo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- etanal 2, record 2, Spanish, etanal
correct, masculine noun
- aldehído acético 2, record 2, Spanish, aldeh%C3%ADdo%20ac%C3%A9tico
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro de olor picante y frutal. Miscible con agua, alcohol, éter, benceno, gasolina, tolueno, xileno, trementina y acetona. Muy inflamable y tóxico. Riesgo de incendio y explosión. 2, record 2, Spanish, - acetaldeh%C3%ADdo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Etanal: segundo término de la serie homóloga de los aldehídos alifáticos [...] 2, record 2, Spanish, - acetaldeh%C3%ADdo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3CHO o C2H4O o CH3-CH=O 3, record 2, Spanish, - acetaldeh%C3%ADdo
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Pharmacology
- Cosmetology
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- 1,1-diethoxyethane
1, record 3, English, 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- acetaldehyde diethyl acetal 1, record 3, English, acetaldehyde%20diethyl%20acetal
correct
- acetal 1, record 3, English, acetal
avoid
- diethylacetal 1, record 3, English, diethylacetal
avoid
- ethylidenediethyl ether 2, record 3, English, ethylidenediethyl%20ether
avoid
- ethylidene diethyl ether 1, record 3, English, ethylidene%20diethyl%20ether
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, flammable, volatile liquid, soluble in alcohol, ether, and water, used as solvent, flavoring agent, in cosmetics, organic synthesis, and perfumery. 3, record 3, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1-diethoxyethane: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 4, record 3, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with the class of compounds, stable ethers, formed from aldehydes and l,l-dihydroxy alcohols, also called "acetals." 5, record 3, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formulas: CH3CH(OC2H5)2 or C6H14O2 5, record 3, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddiethoxyethane
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Pharmacologie
- Cosmétologie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- 1,1-diéthoxyéthane
1, record 3, French, 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- acétaldéhyde-diéthylacétal 2, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%2Ddi%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tal
correct, masculine noun
- acétal 3, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tal
avoid, masculine noun
- diéthylacétal 4, record 3, French, di%C3%A9thylac%C3%A9tal
avoid, masculine noun
- acétal éthylique 5, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tal%20%C3%A9thylique
avoid, masculine noun
- diéthoxy-1,1 éthane 4, record 3, French, di%C3%A9thoxy%2D1%2C1%20%C3%A9thane
avoid, masculine noun, obsolete
- acétal diéthylique 3, record 3, French, ac%C3%A9tal%20di%C3%A9thylique
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique qui se présente sous la forme d'un liquide volatil, d'odeur agréable, soluble dans l'éther, l'éthanol et l'eau, utilisé comme dissolvant, narcotique et agent de synthèse dans l'industrie des parfums. 6, record 3, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acétal dérive de l'acétaldéhyde, produit sédatif et hypnotique prédisposant à des troubles respiratoires, l'hypertension et l'infarctus. Il est néanmoins utilisé, notamment dans les pâtisseries et les crèmes glacées à saveur d'abricot, de pêche, de banane ou de pomme. 7, record 3, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1-diéthoxyéthane : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 2, record 3, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «acétal» (au pluriel : «acétals»), nom générique des diéthers dérivant des aldéhydes et des cétones et de formule RO-CR'2-OR. 7, record 3, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formules chimiques : CH3CH(OC2H5)2 ou C6H14O2 7, record 3, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddi%C3%A9thoxy%C3%A9thane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Farmacología
- Productos de belleza
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- acetal
1, record 3, Spanish, acetal
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmulas químicas : CH3CH(OC2H5)2 o C6H14O2 2, record 3, Spanish, - acetal
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-05-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- acetaldehyde dehydrogenase
1, record 4, English, acetaldehyde%20dehydrogenase
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acetaldehyde dehydrogenases ... are dehydrogenase enzymes which convert acetaldehyde into acetic acid. The oxidation of acetaldehyde to acetate can be summarized as follows: CH3CHO + NAD+ + CoA = acetyl-CoA + NADH + H+. 2, record 4, English, - acetaldehyde%20dehydrogenase
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Aldehyde dehydrogenases have a broad substrate specificity. Oxidation of aldehydes is considered to be generally a detoxification reaction, removing the electrophilic products of alcohol oxidation. For example, alcohol dehydrogenase oxidizes ethanol to acetaldehyde, responsible for some "hangover" symptoms, and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase detoxifies this to acetic acid. 3, record 4, English, - acetaldehyde%20dehydrogenase
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acétaldéhyde déshydrogénase
1, record 4, French, ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%20d%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- acétaldéhyde-déshydrogénase 2, record 4, French, ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%2Dd%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase
correct, masculine noun, less frequent
- ALDH 3, record 4, French, ALDH
masculine noun
- ALDH 3, record 4, French, ALDH
- déshydrogénase acétaldéhydique 4, record 4, French, d%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase%20ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hydique
feminine noun, rare
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'acétaldéhyde déshydrogénase [...] est une enzyme du groupe des déshydrogénases qui convertit l'acétaldéhyde en acide acétique. L'oxydation de l'acétaldéhyde en acétate peut se résumer ainsi : CH33CHO + NAD+ CoA = + acétyl-CoA + NADH + H+. 5, record 4, French, - ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%20d%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'alcool est métabolisé en acétaldéhyde par l'alcool-déshydrogénase, puis en acétate par l'acétaldéhyde-déshydrogénase. 6, record 4, French, - ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%20d%C3%A9shydrog%C3%A9nase
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-02-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Plastics Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acetaldehyde resin 1, record 5, English, acetaldehyde%20resin
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Industrie des plastiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- résine acétaldéhydique
1, record 5, French, r%C3%A9sine%20ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hydique
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-03-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hemoglobin-associated acetaldehyde 1, record 6, English, hemoglobin%2Dassociated%20acetaldehyde
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hemoglobin-associated acetaldehyde is used as an ethanol intake marker for detection of excessive alcohol use. 1, record 6, English, - hemoglobin%2Dassociated%20acetaldehyde
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- acétaldéhyde lié à l'hémoglobine
1, record 6, French, ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27h%C3%A9moglobine
proposal, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acétaldéhyde est susceptible de se lier spontanément avec de nombreuses substances endogènes pourvues de sites nucléophiles : hémoglobine, enzymes et autres protéines, nucléosides, glutathion, catécholamines. 2, record 6, French, - ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde%20li%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27h%C3%A9moglobine
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1982-09-02
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Building Insulation and Acoustical Design
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Drager acetaldehyde tube 1, record 7, English, Drager%20acetaldehyde%20tube
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Isolation et acoustique architecturale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- tube Dräger à acétaldéhyde
1, record 7, French, tube%20Dr%C3%A4ger%20%C3%A0%20ac%C3%A9tald%C3%A9hyde
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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