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CH3I [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- iodomethane
1, record 1, English, iodomethane
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Halon 10001 2, record 1, English, Halon%2010001
trademark
- methyl iodide 3, record 1, English, methyl%20iodide
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Colorless liquid; turns brown on exposure to light. Derivation: interaction of methyl alcohol, sodium iodide and sulfuric acid, with subsequent distillation. Hazard: toxic by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption. Narcotic; irritant to skin. 4, record 1, English, - iodomethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
iodomethane: 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. 5, record 1, English, - iodomethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U138; UN 2644. 6, record 1, English, - iodomethane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: CH3I 6, record 1, English, - iodomethane
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- iodométhane
1, record 1, French, iodom%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Halon 10001 2, record 1, French, Halon%2010001
trademark, masculine noun
- iodure de méthyle 3, record 1, French, iodure%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Liquide incolore, brunit à la lumière, réfringent, odeur douceâtre. 4, record 1, French, - iodom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
iodométhane : 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. 2, record 1, French, - iodom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
iodométhane : Ce nom peut aussi désigner l'iodoforme et le diiodométhane s'il est employé comme générique pour tous les composés du carbone, de l'iode et, le cas échéant, de l'hydrogène. 5, record 1, French, - iodom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : CH3I 4, record 1, French, - iodom%C3%A9thane
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- yoduro de metilo
1, record 1, Spanish, yoduro%20de%20metilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro que pardea al exponerlo a la luz. Soluble en alcohol y éter, poco soluble en agua. Muy tóxico e irritante. Narcótico. 1, record 1, Spanish, - yoduro%20de%20metilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: CH3I 2, record 1, Spanish, - yoduro%20de%20metilo
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