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ALIZARIN [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-05-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1,2-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione
1, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthracene%2D9%2C10%2Ddione
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone 2, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthraquinone
correct
- alizarin 3, record 1, English, alizarin
correct
- alizarin red 4, record 1, English, alizarin%20red
correct
- alizarine red 4, record 1, English, alizarine%20red
correct
- C.I. Mordant Red 11 5, record 1, English, C%2EI%2E%20Mordant%20Red%2011
correct
- C.I. Pigment Red 83 5, record 1, English, C%2EI%2E%20Pigment%20Red%2083
correct
- 1,2-Dihydroxy-9,10-anthracenedione 5, record 1, English, 1%2C2%2DDihydroxy%2D9%2C10%2Danthracenedione
avoid, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An orange crystalline compound made synthetically from anthraquinone and used in the manufacture of dyes and red pigments, and as an indicator and biological stain. 6, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthracene%2D9%2C10%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2-dihydroxyanthracene-9,10-dione: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthracene%2D9%2C10%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C14H8O4 or C14H6O2(OH)2 7, record 1, English, - 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthracene%2D9%2C10%2Ddione
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1,2-dihydroxyanthracène-9,10-dione
1, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthrac%C3%A8ne%2D9%2C10%2Ddione
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 1,2-dihydroxyanthraquinone 2, record 1, French, 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthraquinone
correct, feminine noun
- alizarine 3, record 1, French, alizarine
correct, feminine noun
- rouge d'alizarine 4, record 1, French, rouge%20d%27alizarine
correct, masculine noun
- rouge degarance 5, record 1, French, rouge%20degarance
correct, masculine noun
- alizarone 5, record 1, French, alizarone
correct, feminine noun
- dihydroxy-1,2anthraquinone 5, record 1, French, dihydroxy%2D1%2C2anthraquinone
avoid, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Colorant naturel produit synthétiquement et qui se présente sous la forme d'aiguilles rouge-orangé. 6, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthrac%C3%A8ne%2D9%2C10%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,2-dihydroxyanthracène-9,10-dione : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthrac%C3%A8ne%2D9%2C10%2Ddione
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C14H8O4 ou C14H6O2(OH)2 7, record 1, French, - 1%2C2%2Ddihydroxyanthrac%C3%A8ne%2D9%2C10%2Ddione
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos alimentarios
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- alizarina
1, record 1, Spanish, alizarina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cristales de color rojo anaranjado o polvo amarillo pardo. Soluble en alcohol y éter. Poco soluble en agua. Poco tóxico. Combustible. 1, record 1, Spanish, - alizarina
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C14H8O4 o C14H6O2(OH)2 2, record 1, Spanish, - alizarina
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- alizarin orange 1, record 2, English, alizarin%20orange
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- orange d'alizarine
1, record 2, French, orange%20d%27alizarine
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- anaranjado de alizarina
1, record 2, Spanish, anaranjado%20de%20alizarina
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alizarin yellow 1, record 3, English, Alizarin%20yellow
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jaune d'alizarine
1, record 3, French, jaune%20d%27alizarine
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- amarillo de alizarina
1, record 3, Spanish, amarillo%20de%20alizarina
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2000-11-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- alizarin blue
1, record 4, English, alizarin%20blue
noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bleu d'alizarine
1, record 4, French, bleu%20d%27alizarine
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- azul de alizarina
1, record 4, Spanish, azul%20de%20alizarina
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-03-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- alizarin crimson 1, record 5, English, alizarin%20crimson
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A cool, intense stain red. Most saturate of all colors, so a little goes a long way. 2, record 5, English, - alizarin%20crimson
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Alizarin crimson mixed with violet results in a warm dark earth color. 3, record 5, English, - alizarin%20crimson
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cramoisi d'alizarine
1, record 5, French, cramoisi%20d%27alizarine
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le cramoisi d'alizarine est un rouge vif légèrement nuancé de pourpre. Mélangé aux jaunes, il donne des oranges merveilleux, des mauves délicats avec les bleus, et des tons foncés intenses avec verts. 2, record 5, French, - cramoisi%20d%27alizarine
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1987-08-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alizarin brown 1, record 6, English, alizarin%20brown
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- marron d'alizarine
1, record 6, French, marron%20d%27alizarine
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-08-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pigments and Colours (Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- alizarin violet
1, record 7, English, alizarin%20violet
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear transparent purple lake made from purpurin, which along with alizarin is one of the ingredients of madder lake. 1, record 7, English, - alizarin%20violet
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pigments et couleurs (Arts)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- violet d'alizarine
1, record 7, French, violet%20d%27alizarine
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Origine : organique. Nature chimique : dihydroxianthro quinone sulfoné. 1, record 7, French, - violet%20d%27alizarine
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-01-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- alizarin assistant 1, record 8, English, alizarin%20assistant
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- adjuvant d'alizarine 1, record 8, French, adjuvant%20d%27alizarine
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- alizarin black 1, record 9, English, alizarin%20black
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- noir d'alizarine 1, record 9, French, noir%20d%27alizarine
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- reagent, alizarin yellow gg 1, record 10, English, reagent%2C%20alizarin%20yellow%20gg
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- réactif, jaune d'alizarine gg 1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9actif%2C%20jaune%20d%27alizarine%20gg
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- natural alizarin 1, record 11, English, natural%20alizarin
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- alizarine naturelle
1, record 11, French, alizarine%20naturelle
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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