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C12H22O2 [4 records]
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
- 5-octyloxolan-2-one
1, record 1, English, 5%2Doctyloxolan%2D2%2Done
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dodecano-4-lactone 1, record 1, English, dodecano%2D4%2Dlactone
correct
- dihydro-5-octyl 2(3H)-furanone 2, record 1, English, dihydro%2D5%2Doctyl%202%283H%29%2Dfuranone
avoid, see observation
- dodecanolide-1,4 2, record 1, English, dodecanolide%2D1%2C4
avoid
- gamma-dodecalactone 2, record 1, English, gamma%2Ddodecalactone
avoid, see observation
- gamma-n-octyl-gamma-n-butyrolactone 3, record 1, English, gamma%2Dn%2Doctyl%2Dgamma%2Dn%2Dbutyrolactone
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gamma-n-octyl-gamma-n-butyrolactone: incorrect form. 1, record 1, English, - 5%2Doctyloxolan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gamma: This word must be italicized or replaced by the corresponding Greek letter. 4, record 1, English, - 5%2Doctyloxolan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The abbreviation "n" and the capital letter "H" must be italicized. 4, record 1, English, - 5%2Doctyloxolan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H22O2 4, record 1, English, - 5%2Doctyloxolan%2D2%2Done
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 5-octyloxolan-2-one
1, record 1, French, 5%2Doctyloxolan%2D2%2Done
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- dodécano-4-lactone 1, record 1, French, dod%C3%A9cano%2D4%2Dlactone
correct, feminine noun
- gamma-n-octyl-gamma-n-butyrolactone 2, record 1, French, gamma%2Dn%2Doctyl%2Dgamma%2Dn%2Dbutyrolactone
avoid, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
gamma-n-octyl-gamma-n-butyrolactone : Le préfixe «gamma» s'écrit en italique ou doit être remplacé par la lettre grecque correspondante; l'abréviation «n» s'écrit en italique; forme incorrecte; fait partie de la Liste de divulgation des ingrédients de la Loi sur les produits dangereux (du Canada; enr. DORS s/88-64, 31 déc. 1987). 1, record 1, French, - 5%2Doctyloxolan%2D2%2Done
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H22O2 3, record 1, French, - 5%2Doctyloxolan%2D2%2Done
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Food Additives
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- menthyl acetate
1, record 2, English, menthyl%20acetate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- menthol acetic ester 2, record 2, English, menthol%20acetic%20ester
former designation, correct
- menthol acetate 2, record 2, English, menthol%20acetate
former designation, correct
- racemic menthyl acetate 2, record 2, English, racemic%20menthyl%20acetate
former designation, correct
- 5-methyl-2-(1-methylethyl)cyclohexanol acetate 2, record 2, English, 5%2Dmethyl%2D2%2D%281%2Dmethylethyl%29cyclohexanol%20acetate
correct
- dl-menthyl acetate 2, record 2, English, dl%2Dmenthyl%20acetate
former designation, avoid
- dl-p-menth-3-yl ester of acetic acid 2, record 2, English, dl%2Dp%2Dmenth%2D3%2Dyl%20ester%20of%20acetic%20acid
avoid
- 16409-45-3 2, record 2, English, 16409%2D45%2D3
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with a mint odour, is slightly soluble in water, is miscible with alcohol and ether, is derived by boiling menthol with acetic anhydride in the presence of sodium acetate or occurs naturally in peppermint oil, and is used in perfumery, in toilet waters and as a flavoring. 3, record 2, English, - menthyl%20acetate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Menthyl acetate [is used] in fruit, mint, and spice flavorings for beverages, ice cream, ices, candy, baked goods, and chewing gum. 4, record 2, English, - menthyl%20acetate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "methyl acetate." 3, record 2, English, - menthyl%20acetate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H22O2 or C10H19-O-CO-CH3 3, record 2, English, - menthyl%20acetate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Additifs alimentaires
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- acétate de menthyle
1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20menthyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acétate d'hexa-hydro-thymol 1, record 2, French, ac%C3%A9tate%20d%27hexa%2Dhydro%2Dthymol
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- 16409-45-3 2, record 2, French, 16409%2D45%2D3
CAS number
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore à odeur de menthe, soluble dans l'alcool, les huiles, insoluble dans l'eau, préparé par action de la chaleur sur un mélange de menthol et d'anhydride acétique en présence d'acétate de sodium ou présent à l'état naturel dans certaines essences végétales, telle l'essence de menthe, utilisé en parfumerie et comme aromatisant. 3, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20menthyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «acétate de méthyle». 4, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20menthyle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H22O2 ou C10H19-O-CO-CH3 3, record 2, French, - ac%C3%A9tate%20de%20menthyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-04-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- methyl undec-10-enoate
1, record 3, English, methyl%20undec%2D10%2Denoate
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- methyl undecenate 2, record 3, English, methyl%20undecenate
correct
- methyl 10-undecenate 2, record 3, English, methyl%2010%2Dundecenate
correct
- methyl undecenoate 2, record 3, English, methyl%20undecenoate
correct
- methyl 10-undecenoate 2, record 3, English, methyl%2010%2Dundecenoate
correct
- 10-undecenoic acid methyl ester 2, record 3, English, 10%2Dundecenoic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
- undecylenic acid methyl ester 2, record 3, English, undecylenic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methyl undec-10-enoate: 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. 1, record 3, English, - methyl%20undec%2D10%2Denoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: AI3-00647; NSC-1273. 3, record 3, English, - methyl%20undec%2D10%2Denoate
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H22O2 3, record 3, English, - methyl%20undec%2D10%2Denoate
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- undéc-10-énoate de méthyle
1, record 3, French, und%C3%A9c%2D10%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- undécénate de méthyle 1, record 3, French, und%C3%A9c%C3%A9nate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- 10-undécénate de méthyle 1, record 3, French, 10%2Dund%C3%A9c%C3%A9nate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- undécénoate de méthyle 1, record 3, French, und%C3%A9c%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- 10-undécénoate de méthyle 1, record 3, French, 10%2Dund%C3%A9c%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide 10-undécénoïque 1, record 3, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%2010%2Dund%C3%A9c%C3%A9no%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide 10-undécylénique 1, record 3, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%2010%2Dund%C3%A9cyl%C3%A9nique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
undéc-10-énoate de méthyle : 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. 1, record 3, French, - und%C3%A9c%2D10%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H22O2 2, record 3, French, - und%C3%A9c%2D10%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-03-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- methyl undec-9-enoate
1, record 4, English, methyl%20undec%2D9%2Denoate
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- methyl undecylenate 2, record 4, English, methyl%20undecylenate
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methyl undec-9-enoate: 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. 1, record 4, English, - methyl%20undec%2D9%2Denoate
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H22O2 3, record 4, English, - methyl%20undec%2D9%2Denoate
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- undéc-9-énoate de méthyle
1, record 4, French, und%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- undécylénate de méthyle 2, record 4, French, und%C3%A9cyl%C3%A9nate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
undéc-9-énoate de méthyle : 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. 1, record 4, French, - und%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H22O2 3, record 4, French, - und%C3%A9c%2D9%2D%C3%A9noate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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