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C2H4O2 [3 records]

Record 1 2012-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Agricultural Chemicals
  • Crop Protection
Universal entry(ies)
C20H40N2•C2H4O2
formula, see observation
C17H35C3H5N2•CH3COOH
formula, see observation
556-22-9
CAS number
OBS

glyodin: Generic name for 2-heptadecyl-2-imidazoline acetate [or] 2-heptadecylglyoxalidine acetate. Properties: Light orange crystals insoluble in water. Toxicity probably low; high concentrations are irritating to skin and eyes. Uses: fungicide (fruits).

OBS

2-heptadecyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole monoacetate: The capital letter "H" must be italicized.

OBS

glyodin: [This] name is not acceptable for use in the United Kingdom, as it is in conflict with a trade mark registered in that country.

OBS

Also known under commercial designations, such as: Crag 341; experimental fungicide 341; glyoxide dry.

OBS

Chemical formula: C20H40N2•C2H4O2 or C17H35C3H5N2•CH3COOH

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Agents chimiques (Agriculture)
  • Protection des végétaux
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C20H40N2•C2H4O2
formula, see observation
C17H35C3H5N2•CH3COOH
formula, see observation
556-22-9
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique de formule C20H40N2•C2H4O2 ou C17H35C3H5N2•CH3COOH se présentant sous la forme de cristaux orange, insoluble dans l'eau, soluble dans l'isopropanol, utilisé comme fongicide.

OBS

monoacétate de 2-heptadécyl-4,5-dihydro-1H-imidazole : La lettre majuscule «H» s'écrit en italique.

Spanish

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Record 2 2011-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Crop Protection
  • Freezing and Refrigerating
  • Pollutants
Universal entry(ies)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
DEF

A nonhalogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with an agreeable odour and which is used as a refrigerant, a cellulose acetate solvent, a fumigant and a larvicide.

OBS

methyl formate: 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.

OBS

Also known under the commercial designation UN 1243.

OBS

Chemical formula: C2H4O2 or HCOOCH3 or HCO2CH3

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Protection des végétaux
  • Congélation, surgélation et réfrigération
  • Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
DEF

Dérivé d'hydrocarbure non halogéné se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, d'odeur agréable, soluble dans l'eau, l'alcool, l'éther, utilisé comme frigorigène, comme solvant de l'acétate de cellulose, comme insecticide et en synthèse organique.

OBS

formiate 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.

OBS

Formule chimique : C2H4O2 ou HCOOCH3 ou HCO2CH3

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Protección de las plantas
  • Congelación y refrigeración
  • Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es)
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
HCOOCH3
formula, see observation
HCO2CH3
formula, see observation
107-31-3
CAS number
OBS

Fórmula química: C2H4O2 o HCOOCH3 o HCO2CH3

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Record 3 2011-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Plastics Industry
  • Food Additives
  • Synthetic Fabrics
Universal entry(ies)
CH3COOH
formula, see observation
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
CH3CO2
formula, see observation
64-19-7
CAS number
DEF

A chemical compound which appears under the form of a colorless liquid with a characteristic odour of vinegar, is miscible with water, alcohol, glycerol and ether, and is used as a flavoring agent or a preservative, in the production of plastics, pharmaceuticals, insecticides, textiles, dyes and sometimes to acidize oil wells.

OBS

Chemical formula: CH3COOH or C2H4O2 or CH3CO2H

French

Domaine(s)
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Industrie des plastiques
  • Additifs alimentaires
  • Textiles artificiels et synthétiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
CH3COOH
formula, see observation
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
CH3CO2
formula, see observation
64-19-7
CAS number
DEF

Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide corrosif, incolore, à odeur caractéristique et suffocante de vinaigre, miscible à l'eau, à l'alcool, à la glycérine et à l'éther, provenant de l'oxydation de l'alcool éthylique par un ferment (mycoderma aceti) communément appelé «mère du vinaigre», que l'on utilise comme agent de sapidité ou de conservation, pour la fabrication des plastiques, de la teinture, de produits pharmaceutiques, d'insecticides et dans l'industrie textile.

OBS

Formule chimique : CH3COOH ou C2H4O2 ou CH3CO2H,

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Industria de plásticos
  • Aditivos alimentarios
  • Tejidos sintéticos
Entrada(s) universal(es)
CH3COOH
formula, see observation
C2H4O2
formula, see observation
CH3CO2
formula, see observation
64-19-7
CAS number
DEF

Líquido incoloro, cáustico, que se forma por oxidación del alcohol en presencia de bacterias del género Acetobacter.

OBS

Fórmula química: CH3COOH o C2H4O2 o CH3CO2H

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