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TETRAMETHYLENE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Plastics Manufacturing
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- butane-1,4-diol
1, record 1, English, butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiol
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- 1,4-butylene glycol 2, record 1, English, 1%2C4%2Dbutylene%20glycol
obsolete
- 1,4-butanediol 2, record 1, English, 1%2C4%2Dbutanediol
avoid, obsolete
- tetramethylene glycol 3, record 1, English, tetramethylene%20glycol
obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound in the form of a colorless, oily liquid which is derived from acetylene and formaldehyde by high-pressure synthesis, which is toxic by ingestion, and which is used as a solvent, a humectant, an intermediate for plasticizers or pharmaceuticals, a cross-linking agent in polyurethane elastomers and in the manufacture of tetrahydrofuran and terephthalate plastics. 4, record 1, English, - butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butane-1,4-diol: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 5, record 1, English, - butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Chemical formula: HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH 5, record 1, English, - butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiol
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Plasturgie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- butane-1,4-diol
1, record 1, French, butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- 1,4-butylène glycol 2, record 1, French, 1%2C4%2Dbutyl%C3%A8ne%20glycol
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butane-1,4-diol : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiol
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH 3, record 1, French, - butane%2D1%2C4%2Ddiol
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Fabricación de plásticos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- 1,4-butilenglicol
1, record 1, Spanish, 1%2C4%2Dbutilenglicol
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- tetrametilenglicol 2, record 1, Spanish, tetrametilenglicol
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química : HOCH2CH2CH2CH2OH 3, record 1, Spanish, - 1%2C4%2Dbutilenglicol
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
- Bioengineering
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- 3,7-bis(dimethylamino)phenothiazin-5-ium chloride
1, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Dbis%28dimethylamino%29phenothiazin%2D5%2Dium%20chloride
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- 3,7-bis (dimethylamino) phenazathionium chloride 1, record 2, English, 3%2C7%2Dbis%20%28dimethylamino%29%20phenazathionium%20chloride
correct
- 3-methochloride-7-(dimethylamino)-3- (methylimino)-3H-phenothiazine 1, record 2, English, 3%2Dmethochloride%2D7%2D%28dimethylamino%29%2D3%2D%20%28methylimino%29%2D3H%2Dphenothiazine
correct, see observation
- methylene blue 2, record 2, English, methylene%20blue
correct
- methylene blue chloride 1, record 2, English, methylene%20blue%20chloride
correct
- methylthionine 1, record 2, English, methylthionine
correct
- methylthionine chloride 3, record 2, English, methylthionine%20chloride
correct
- methylthioninium chloride 4, record 2, English, methylthioninium%20chloride
correct, see observation
- methylthionium chloride 1, record 2, English, methylthionium%20chloride
correct
- tetramethylene blue 1, record 2, English, tetramethylene%20blue
correct
- tetramethylthionine chloride 5, record 2, English, tetramethylthionine%20chloride
correct
- methylenium ceruleum 1, record 2, English, methylenium%20ceruleum
- Swiss blue 6, record 2, English, Swiss%20blue
trademark
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of dark green crystals or of a powder with bronze-like luster, is soluble in water, alcohol, and chloroform, is used in biological and bacteriological stains, as as indicator and in dyeing cotton and wool. 7, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Dbis%28dimethylamino%29phenothiazin%2D5%2Dium%20chloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
methylthioninium chloride: International nonproprietary name (INN) of the World Health Organization (WHO). 4, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Dbis%28dimethylamino%29phenothiazin%2D5%2Dium%20chloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The capital letter "H" must be italicized. 4, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Dbis%28dimethylamino%29phenothiazin%2D5%2Dium%20chloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Also known under a large number of commercial designations, such as:] Aizen Methylene Blue BH; Aizen Methylene Blue FZ; Basic Blue 9; Calcozine Blue ZF; Chromosmon; C.I. 52015; C.I. Basic Blue 9; D & C Blue Number 1; Ext. D & C Blue No. 1; External Blue 1; Hidaco Methylene Blue Salt Free; Leather Pure Blue HB; Methylene Blue A, B, 2B, BB, BBA, BD, 2BF, 2BN, BP, 2BP, BPC, BX, BZ, D, FZ, G, GZ, HGG, IAD, I, JFA, N, NF, NZ, Polychrome, SG, SP, USP, USP XII, ZF, Zinc Free, Blue ZX; Mitsui Methylene Blue, Sandocryl Blue BRL; Schultz No. 1038; Yamamoto Methylene Blue B; Yamamoto Methylene Blue ZF. 8, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Dbis%28dimethylamino%29phenothiazin%2D5%2Dium%20chloride
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C16H18N3S·Cl or C16H18ClN3S 9, record 2, English, - 3%2C7%2Dbis%28dimethylamino%29phenothiazin%2D5%2Dium%20chloride
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
- Technique biologique
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- chlorure de 3,7-bis(diméthylamino)phénothiazin-5-ium
1, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%203%2C7%2Dbis%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nothiazin%2D5%2Dium
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- chlorure de 3,7-bis (diméthylamino) phénazathionium 1, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%203%2C7%2Dbis%20%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29%20ph%C3%A9nazathionium
correct, masculine noun
- 3-méthochlorure-7-(diméthylamino)-3-(méthylimino)- 3H-phénothiazine 1, record 2, French, 3%2Dm%C3%A9thochlorure%2D7%2D%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29%2D3%2D%28m%C3%A9thylimino%29%2D%203H%2Dph%C3%A9nothiazine
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- bleu de méthylène 2, record 2, French, bleu%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de bleu de méthylène 1, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%20bleu%20de%20m%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- méthylthionine 1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9thylthionine
correct, feminine noun
- chlorure de méthylthionine 1, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%20m%C3%A9thylthionine
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de méthylthioninium 1, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%20m%C3%A9thylthioninium
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- chlorure de méthylthionium 1, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%20m%C3%A9thylthionium
correct, masculine noun
- bleu de tétraméthylène 1, record 2, French, bleu%20de%20t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de tétraméthylthionine 1, record 2, French, chlorure%20de%20t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thylthionine
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'une poudre vert foncé, soluble dans l'eau et l'alcool, utilisé comme antiseptique urinaire (administré per os), comme antidote des cyanures (administré par voie intraveineuse), comme réactif analytique et comme colorant pour bactéries. 3, record 2, French, - chlorure%20de%203%2C7%2Dbis%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nothiazin%2D5%2Dium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le bleu de méthylène est une matière colorante (thiazine) et un dérivé tétraméthylé du violet de Lauth. 3, record 2, French, - chlorure%20de%203%2C7%2Dbis%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nothiazin%2D5%2Dium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chlorure de méthylthioninium : Dénomination commune internationale (DCI) de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS). 1, record 2, French, - chlorure%20de%203%2C7%2Dbis%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nothiazin%2D5%2Dium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le «H» majuscule s'écrit en italique. 1, record 2, French, - chlorure%20de%203%2C7%2Dbis%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nothiazin%2D5%2Dium
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C16H18N3S·Cl ou C16H18ClN3S 4, record 2, French, - chlorure%20de%203%2C7%2Dbis%28dim%C3%A9thylamino%29ph%C3%A9nothiazin%2D5%2Dium
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
- Bioingeniería
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- azul de metileno
1, record 2, Spanish, azul%20de%20metileno
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cristales o polvo verde oscuro, inodoro o con ligero olor. Soluble en agua, alcohol y cloroformo. Las soluciones acuosas son de color azul intenso. Moderadamente tóxico por via oral. 2, record 2, Spanish, - azul%20de%20metileno
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C16H18N3S·Cl o C16H18ClN3S 3, record 2, Spanish, - azul%20de%20metileno
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-01-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Medication
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- tetramethylene 1, record 3, English, tetramethylene
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Médicaments
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- tétraméthylène
1, record 3, French, t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Medicamentos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- tetrametileno
1, record 3, Spanish, tetrametileno
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1993-02-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- tetrahydrofuran
1, record 4, English, tetrahydrofuran
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- THF 2, record 4, English, THF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- tetramethylene oxide 3, record 4, English, tetramethylene%20oxide
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Properties: Water-white liquid with ethereal odor; ... Soluble in water and organic solvents. Derivation: (1) Catalytic hydrogenation of furan with nickel catalyst. (2) Acid-catalyzed dehydration of 1,4-butanediol. Grades: Technical; spectrophotometric. ... Hazard: Moderately toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Tolerance, 200 ppm in air. Flammable limits in air 2 to 11.8%. Uses: Solvent for natural and synthetic resins, ... Grignard reactions, lithium aluminum hydride reductions, and polymerizations; chemical intermediate and monomer. Shipping regulations: (Rail, Air) Flammable Liquid label. Not acceptable passenger. 2, record 4, English, - tetrahydrofuran
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- tétrahydrofurane
1, record 4, French, t%C3%A9trahydrofurane
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- tétrahydrofuranne 2, record 4, French, t%C3%A9trahydrofuranne
correct, masculine noun
- oxyde de tétraméthylène 3, record 4, French, oxyde%20de%20t%C3%A9tram%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- époxy-1-4-butane 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9poxy%2D1%2D4%2Dbutane
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Liquide incolore, odeur éthérée, [...] S'oxyde lentement à l'air en donnant des peroxydes explosifs. Miscible eau et solvants usuels. [...] Utilisation : solvant (hauts polymères, plastiques, adhésifs, encres, peintures, filature), solvant réactionnel, synthèse organique. 3, record 4, French, - t%C3%A9trahydrofurane
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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