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XYLOL [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Perfume and Cosmetics Industry
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- 1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene
1, record 1, English, 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- tert-butyl-trinitro-xylene 2, record 1, English, tert%2Dbutyl%2Dtrinitro%2Dxylene
correct, see observation
- 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitroxylene 1, record 1, English, 5%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitroxylene
correct, see observation
- 1-(1,1-dimethylethyl)-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6- trinitrobenzene 1, record 1, English, 1%2D%281%2C1%2Ddimethylethyl%29%2D3%2C5%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2D%20trinitrobenzene
correct
- musk xylene 3, record 1, English, musk%20xylene
correct
- musk xylol 4, record 1, English, musk%20xylol
correct
- 2,4,6-trinitro-1,3-dimethyl-5-tert- butylbenzene 1, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2D1%2C3%2Ddimethyl%2D5%2Dtert%2D%20butylbenzene
correct, see observation
- 2,4,6-trinitro-3,5-dimethyl-tert-butylbenzene 1, record 1, English, 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2D3%2C5%2Ddimethyl%2Dtert%2Dbutylbenzene
correct, see observation
- 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylene 1, record 1, English, 5%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2Dm%2Dxylene
correct, see observation
- 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-meta-xylene 5, record 1, English, 5%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2Dmeta%2Dxylene
see observation
- xylene musk 6, record 1, English, xylene%20musk
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A white to yellow crystalline synthetic musk ... used esp. in perfumes for soaps. 7, record 1, English, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-tert-butyl-3,5-dimethyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene: 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, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tert-: This abbreviation must be italicized. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-," along with their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-" and "p-"), appear in italics and are ignored in alphabetizing. According to the actual chemical nomenclature rules in organic chemistry (in 2003), the numbers designating the positions of the disubstitution groups (1,2- for "ortho-," 1,3- for "meta-" and 1,4- for "para-") are to be preferred to the symbols "o-," "m-" and "p-." Furthermore, the prefixes "ortho-," "meta-" and "para-" should not be used anymore, and their corresponding abbreviations ("o-," "m-," and "p-") will soon be judged to be avoided, if not totally condemned. 5, record 1, English, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C12H15N3O6 8, record 1, English, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddimethyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenzene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Parfumerie
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- 1-tert-butyl-3,5-diméthyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzène
1, record 1, French, 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tert-butyl-trinitro-xylène 2, record 1, French, tert%2Dbutyl%2Dtrinitro%2Dxyl%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitroxylène 1, record 1, French, 5%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitroxyl%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 1-(1,1-diméthyléthyl)-3,5-diméthyl-2,4,6- trinitrobenzène 1, record 1, French, 1%2D%281%2C1%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%C3%A9thyl%29%2D3%2C5%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2D%20trinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- musc xylène 3, record 1, French, musc%20xyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- musc xylol 4, record 1, French, musc%20xylol
correct, masculine noun
- 2,4,6-trinitro-1,3-diméthyl-5-tert- butylbenzène 5, record 1, French, 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2D1%2C3%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D5%2Dtert%2D%20butylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 2,4,6-trinitro-3,5-diméthyl-tert- butylbenzène 1, record 1, French, 2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2D3%2C5%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2Dtert%2D%20butylbenz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-m-xylène 5, record 1, French, 5%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2Dm%2Dxyl%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- 5-tert-butyl-2,4,6-trinitro-méta-xylène 5, record 1, French, 5%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitro%2Dm%C3%A9ta%2Dxyl%C3%A8ne
see observation, masculine noun
- trinitro-2,4,6 diméthyl-1,3 pseudobutyl-5 benzène 6, record 1, French, trinitro%2D2%2C4%2C6%20dim%C3%A9thyl%2D1%2C3%20pseudobutyl%2D5%20benz%C3%A8ne
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit artificiel à odeur de musc, utilisé en parfumerie. 7, record 1, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1-tert-butyl-3,5-diméthyl-2,4,6-trinitrobenzène : 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. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tert-: Cette abréviation s'écrit en italique. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les préfixes de position «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-», tout comme les abréviations correspondantes «o-», «m-» et «p-», s'écrivent en italique et n'interviennent pas dans une classification par ordre alphabétique. Selon les règles de nomenclature de chimie organique en vigueur aujourd'hui (en 2003), il est recommandé d'utiliser les chiffres 1,2-, 1,3- et 1,4-, respectivement. Les préfixes «ortho-», «méta-» et «para-» ne doivent plus être utilisés. L'usage des symboles correspondants («o-», «m-» et «p-») sera bientôt fortement déconseillé, sans être exclu. 5, record 1, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C12H15N3O6 7, record 1, French, - 1%2Dtert%2Dbutyl%2D3%2C5%2Ddim%C3%A9thyl%2D2%2C4%2C6%2Dtrinitrobenz%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-06-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- xylene
1, record 2, English, xylene
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- xylol 2, record 2, English, xylol
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A commercial mixture containing xylenes and ethylbenzene used chiefly as a solvent, as a blending agent esp. in aviation gasoline, or in making xylidines. 3, record 2, English, - xylene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 DEF
A commercial mixture of the three isomers, o- [ortho], m- [meta], and p- xylene [paraxylene]. The last two predominate. 4, record 2, English, - xylene
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Even if HACHE, p. 1243 gives "dimethylbenzene" as a synonym of "xylol", it seems it's rather a synonym of "xylene" in the sense of "any of three isomeric hydrocarbons C6H4(CH3)2". In OXENG, the terms xylol and xylene are used synonymously. 5, record 2, English, - xylene
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- xylol
1, record 2, French, xylol
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation commerciale des mélanges en proportions variables des trois xylènes, bouillant de 137 à 142 C et contenant environ 10% de méta-, 20% de para-, et 10% d'orthoxylènes. 2, record 2, French, - xylol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour certains dictionnaires, LAROG par exemple, le terme «xylol» n'est plus une désignation commerciale; il en a déjà d'ailleurs perdu la majuscule initiale. 3, record 2, French, - xylol
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
En français, le terme «xylène» est réservé à chacun des trois isomères qui composent le «xylol», contrairement à son homonyme anglais «xylène» qui, lui, désigne autant le mélange que chacun des isomères. 3, record 2, French, - xylol
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- xilol
1, record 2, Spanish, xilol
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1997-02-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Canadian General Standards Board (CGSB) Standards
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Xylene Thinner(Xylol)
1, record 3, English, Xylene%20Thinner%28Xylol%29
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standard number: CAN-CGSB-1.94-M89 1, record 3, English, - Xylene%20Thinner%28Xylol%29
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Normes de l'Office des normes générales du Canada (ONGC)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Diluant, xylène (xylol)
1, record 3, French, Diluant%2C%20xyl%C3%A8ne%20%28xylol%29
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Numéro de norme : CAN/CGSB-1.94-M89 1, record 3, French, - Diluant%2C%20xyl%C3%A8ne%20%28xylol%29
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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