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ARSENIC ACID [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- trilead bis(arsenate)
1, record 1, English, trilead%20bis%28arsenate%29
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- arsenic acid(H3AsO4) lead(2+) salt 2 : 3 2, record 1, English, arsenic%20acid%28H3AsO4%29%20lead%282%2B%29%20salt%202%20%3A%203
correct, see observation
- arsenic acid lead(2+) salt(2 : 3) 3, record 1, English, arsenic%20acid%20%20lead%282%2B%29%20salt%282%20%3A%203%29
correct, see observation
- lead arsenate 3, record 1, English, lead%20arsenate
former designation, avoid
- 3687-31-8 3, record 1, English, 3687%2D31%2D8
CAS number
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
trilead bis(arsenate): form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 1, record 1, English, - trilead%20bis%28arsenate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
arsenic acid lead(2+) salt (2:3); arsenic acid (H3AsO4) lead(2+) salt 2:3: CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service of the American Chemical Society) names. 1, record 1, English, - trilead%20bis%28arsenate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Arsinette; Gypsine; Nu Rexform; Ortho L10 Dust; Soprabel; Talbot; UN 1617. 4, record 1, English, - trilead%20bis%28arsenate%29
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: Pb3(AsO4)2 or As2O8·3Pb 4, record 1, English, - trilead%20bis%28arsenate%29
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bis(arsénate) de triplomb
1, record 1, French, bis%28ars%C3%A9nate%29%20de%20triplomb
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bis(arséniate) de triplomb 1, record 1, French, bis%28ars%C3%A9niate%29%20de%20triplomb
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- arséniate de plomb 1, record 1, French, ars%C3%A9niate%20de%20plomb
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
- 3687-31-8 2, record 1, French, 3687%2D31%2D8
CAS number
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
bis(arsénate) de triplomb : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - bis%28ars%C3%A9nate%29%20de%20triplomb
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : Pb3(AsO4)2 ou As2O8·Pb 3, record 1, French, - bis%28ars%C3%A9nate%29%20de%20triplomb
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- magnesium arsenate
1, record 2, English, magnesium%20arsenate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- arsenic acid magnesium salt 2, record 2, English, arsenic%20acid%20magnesium%20salt
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound having the formula AsH3O4·xMg which appears under the form of a powder, which is insoluble in water when pure, and which is used as an insecticide. 3, record 2, English, - magnesium%20arsenate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The] technical material is highly hydrated and made from magnesium carbonate and arsenic acid. [The chemical formula for magnesium arsenate hydrate is as follows:] Mg3(AsO4)2·xH2O. 4, record 2, English, - magnesium%20arsenate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- arsénate de magnésium
1, record 2, French, ars%C3%A9nate%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- arséniate de magnésium 2, record 2, French, ars%C3%A9niate%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- sel de magnésium de l'acide arsénique 3, record 2, French, sel%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium%20de%20l%27acide%20ars%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique de formule AsH3O4·xMg se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre, insoluble dans l'eau à l'état pur, utilisé comme insecticide. 4, record 2, French, - ars%C3%A9nate%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le produit du commerce est un hydrate dont la formule chimique se présente comme suit : Mg3(AsO4)2·xH2O. 4, record 2, French, - ars%C3%A9nate%20de%20magn%C3%A9sium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Chemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- diarsenic pentaoxide
1, record 3, English, diarsenic%20pentaoxide
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- arsenic pentoxide 2, record 3, English, arsenic%20pentoxide
avoid, obsolete
- arsenic pentoxyde 3, record 3, English, arsenic%20pentoxyde
avoid
- arsenic acid anhydride 4, record 3, English, arsenic%20acid%20%20anhydride
avoid
- arsenic anhydride 5, record 3, English, arsenic%20anhydride
avoid
- arsenic acid 5, record 3, English, arsenic%20acid
avoid
- arsenic oxide 5, record 3, English, arsenic%20oxide
avoid
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a white, amorphous, deliquescent solid which forms arsenic acid in water, is soluble in water and alcohol, is derived by action of oxidizing agent such as nitric acid or arsenious oxide and which is used in arsenates, insecticides, dyeing and printing, colored glass, metal adhesives and as a weed killer. 6, record 3, English, - diarsenic%20pentaoxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arsenic pentoxide: obsolete form. 1, record 3, English, - diarsenic%20pentaoxide
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: As2O5 6, record 3, English, - diarsenic%20pentaoxide
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- pentaoxyde de diarsenic
1, record 3, French, pentaoxyde%20de%20diarsenic
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- anhydride arsénique 2, record 3, French, anhydride%20ars%C3%A9nique
avoid, masculine noun
- pentoxyde d'arsenic 3, record 3, French, pentoxyde%20d%27arsenic
avoid, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'anhydride arsénique [...] est une poudre blanche que l'on obtient en chauffant au rouge sombre l'acide arsénique. 4, record 3, French, - pentaoxyde%20de%20diarsenic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pentoxyde d'arsenic : forme incorrecte. 1, record 3, French, - pentaoxyde%20de%20diarsenic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : As2O5 5, record 3, French, - pentaoxyde%20de%20diarsenic
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Química
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido arsénico
1, record 3, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20ars%C3%A9nico
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: As2O5 2, record 3, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20ars%C3%A9nico
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-08-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Chemistry
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- arsenic acid
1, record 4, English, arsenic%20acid
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- orthoarsenic acid 2, record 4, English, orthoarsenic%20acid
former designation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An acid in the form of hygroscopic crystals, soluble in water, alcohol and glycerol, which begins to decompose near 300°C, giving arsenic oxide and then arsenious oxide, and which is used in the manufacture of arsenates, in glass making, in wood treating process, as a defoliant, a dessicant for cotton and a soil sterilant. 3, record 4, English, - arsenic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Arsenic pentoxide" [q.v.] is also sometimes called "arsenic acid". 4, record 4, English, - arsenic%20acid
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: AsH3O4 or H3AsO4 or H3AsO4·½H2O or H3AsO4,½H2O 5, record 4, English, - arsenic%20acid
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Chimie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acide arsénique
1, record 4, French, acide%20ars%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- acide orthoarsénique 2, record 4, French, acide%20orthoars%C3%A9nique
former designation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme de cristaux incolores, hygroscopiques, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, le glycérol, très toxique, utilisé dans la fabrication des arséniates, des insecticides, de produits pharmaceutiques, en verrerie, en teinturerie et en impression. 3, record 4, French, - acide%20ars%C3%A9nique
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : AsH3O4 ou H3AsO4 ou H3AsO4·½H2O ou H3AsO4,½H2O 4, record 4, French, - acide%20ars%C3%A9nique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Química
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ácido arsénico
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A1cido%20ars%C3%A9nico
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cristales blancos translúcidos. Soluble en agua, alcohol, álcalis y glicerina. Muy tóxico. Plaguicida. 1, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20ars%C3%A9nico
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: AsH3O4 o H3AsO4 o H3AsO4·½H2O o H3AsO4,½H2O 2, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%A1cido%20ars%C3%A9nico
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-03-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- disodium hydrogen arsenate
1, record 5, English, disodium%20hydrogen%20arsenate
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- disodium salt of arsenic acid 2, record 5, English, disodium%20salt%20of%20arsenic%20acid
avoid
- disodium arsenate 2, record 5, English, disodium%20arsenate
avoid
- disodium arsenic acid 2, record 5, English, disodium%20arsenic%20acid
avoid
- sodium acid arsenate 2, record 5, English, sodium%20acid%20arsenate
avoid
- dibasic sodium arsenate 2, record 5, English, dibasic%20sodium%20arsenate
avoid
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: AsHO4·2Na 3, record 5, English, - disodium%20hydrogen%20arsenate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- hydrogénoarsénate de disodium
1, record 5, French, hydrog%C3%A9noars%C3%A9nate%20de%20disodium
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- hydrogénoarséniate de disodium 2, record 5, French, hydrog%C3%A9noars%C3%A9niate%20de%20disodium
former designation, masculine noun
- arsénate acide de disodium 2, record 5, French, ars%C3%A9nate%20acide%20de%20disodium
avoid, masculine noun
- arséniate acide de disodium 3, record 5, French, ars%C3%A9niate%20acide%20de%20disodium
former designation, avoid, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
arséniate acide de disodium : forme vieillie et erronée (il faut écrire «arsénate» et non «arséniate»). 1, record 5, French, - hydrog%C3%A9noars%C3%A9nate%20de%20disodium
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : AsHO4·2Na 2, record 5, French, - hydrog%C3%A9noars%C3%A9nate%20de%20disodium
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1985-05-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- liquid arsenic acid 1, record 6, English, liquid%20arsenic%20acid
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- acide arsénique liquide
1, record 6, French, acide%20ars%C3%A9nique%20liquide
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 1985-05-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- solid arsenic acid 1, record 7, English, solid%20arsenic%20acid
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- acide arsénique solide
1, record 7, French, acide%20ars%C3%A9nique%20solide
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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