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C19H38O2 [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-06-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Cosmetology
- Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- propan-2-yl hexadecanoate
1, record 1, English, propan%2D2%2Dyl%20hexadecanoate
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 1-methylethyl hexadecanoate 1, record 1, English, 1%2Dmethylethyl%20hexadecanoate
correct
- isopropyl hexadecanoate 2, record 1, English, isopropyl%20hexadecanoate
correct
- isopropyl palmitate 3, record 1, English, isopropyl%20palmitate
correct
- hexadecanoic acid isopropyl ester 2, record 1, English, hexadecanoic%20acid%20isopropyl%20ester
avoid
- isopropyl n-hexadecanoate 2, record 1, English, isopropyl%20n%2Dhexadecanoate
former designation, avoid
- palmitic acid isopropyl ester 2, record 1, English, palmitic%20acid%20isopropyl%20ester
avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound appearing under the form of a combustible, colorless liquid, soluble in 4 parts 90% alcohol, soluble in mineral and fixed oils, insoluble in water, used as an emollient and an emulsifier in lotions, creams and similar cosmetic products. 4, record 1, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20hexadecanoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known under a large number of commercial designations, among which: Crodamol IPP; Deltyl; Emcol-IP; Emerest 2316; Estol 103; Isopal; Ja-Fa IPP; Kessco isopropyl palmitate; Plymouth IPP; Propal; Starfol IPP; Stepan d-70; Tegerter Isopalm; Unimate IPP; USAF KE-5; Wickenol 111. 4, record 1, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20hexadecanoate
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C19H38O2 or (CH3)2CHOOCC15H31, 4, record 1, English, - propan%2D2%2Dyl%20hexadecanoate
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Cosmétologie
- Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- hexadécanoate de propan-2-yle
1, record 1, French, hexad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- hexadécanoate de 1-méthyléthyle 1, record 1, French, hexad%C3%A9canoate%20de%201%2Dm%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- palmitate d'isopropyle 2, record 1, French, palmitate%20d%27isopropyle
correct, masculine noun
- hexadécanoate d'isopropyle 2, record 1, French, hexad%C3%A9canoate%20d%27isopropyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore huileux, à odeur grasse, combustible, utilisé pour les cosmétiques, les lubrifiants et les plastifiants. 3, record 1, French, - hexad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C19H38O2 ou (CH3)2CHOOCC15H31, 3, record 1, French, - hexad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20propan%2D2%2Dyle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-09-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Additives and Fillers (Rubber)
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- methyl octadecanoate
1, record 2, English, methyl%20octadecanoate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- methyl stearate 1, record 2, English, methyl%20stearate
correct
- octadecanoic acid methyl ester 2, record 2, English, octadecanoic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
- stearic acid methyl ester 2, record 2, English, stearic%20acid%20methyl%20ester
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Also known under the following commercial designations:] Emery 2218; Kemester 9018; Metholene 2218. 3, record 2, English, - methyl%20octadecanoate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: C19H38O2 or CH3(CH2)16COOCH3 4, record 2, English, - methyl%20octadecanoate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Ingrédients (Caoutchouc)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- octadécanoate de méthyle
1, record 2, French, octad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- stéarate de méthyle 2, record 2, French, st%C3%A9arate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide octadécanoïque 3, record 2, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20octad%C3%A9cano%C3%AFque
correct, masculine noun
- ester méthylique de l'acide stéarique 4, record 2, French, ester%20m%C3%A9thylique%20de%20l%27acide%20st%C3%A9arique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : C19H38O2 ou CH3(CH2)16COOCH3 5, record 2, French, - octad%C3%A9canoate%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Aditivos y rellenos (Caucho)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- estearato de metilo
1, record 2, Spanish, estearato%20de%20metilo
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C19H38O2 o CH3(CH2)16COOCH3 2, record 2, Spanish, - estearato%20de%20metilo
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