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CH2=CHCL [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-08-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Dyes and Pigments (Industries)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- (dichloromethyl)benzene
1, record 1, English, %28dichloromethyl%29benzene
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- benzylidene dichloride 2, record 1, English, benzylidene%20dichloride
correct
- dichloromethyl benzene 3, record 1, English, dichloromethyl%20benzene
former designation, avoid
- benzylidene chloride 4, record 1, English, benzylidene%20chloride
former designation, avoid
- benzal chloride 5, record 1, English, benzal%20chloride
former designation, avoid
- benzylene chloride 6, record 1, English, benzylene%20chloride
former designation, avoid
- alpha,alpha-dichlorotoluene 4, record 1, English, alpha%2Calpha%2Ddichlorotoluene
former designation, avoid, see observation
- benzyl dichloride 7, record 1, English, benzyl%20dichloride
avoid
- Chlorobenzal 6, record 1, English, Chlorobenzal
- dichlorophenylmethane 6, record 1, English, dichlorophenylmethane
former designation, avoid
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Colorless oily liquid with a faint aromatic odor. ... Used in dyes and in the manufacture of benzaldehyde and cinnamic acid. 8, record 1, English, - %28dichloromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
(dichloromethyl)benzene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 2, record 1, English, - %28dichloromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
benzyl dichloride: incorrect form. 9, record 1, English, - %28dichloromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
alpha,alpha-dichlorotoluene: The word "alpha" must be replaced by the corresponding Greek letter or italicized. 9, record 1, English, - %28dichloromethyl%29benzene
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C6H5CHCl2 9, record 1, English, - %28dichloromethyl%29benzene
Record 1, Key term(s)
- a,a-dichlorotoluene
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Teintures et pigments (Industries)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- (dichlorométhyl)benzène
1, record 1, French, %28dichlorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chlorure de benzylidène 1, record 1, French, chlorure%20de%20benzylid%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- dichlorure de benzyle 2, record 1, French, dichlorure%20de%20benzyle
avoid, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(dichlorométhyl)benzène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 1, French, - %28dichlorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dichlorure de benzyle : forme incorrecte. 3, record 1, French, - %28dichlorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C6H5CHCl2 3, record 1, French, - %28dichlorom%C3%A9thyl%29benz%C3%A8ne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Tinturas y pigmentos (Industrias)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- dicloruro de bencilo
1, record 1, Spanish, dicloruro%20de%20bencilo
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Líquido oleoso e incloro. Combustible, soluble en alcohol y éter. Muy tóxico e irritante. 1, record 1, Spanish, - dicloruro%20de%20bencilo
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C6H5CHCl2 2, record 1, Spanish, - dicloruro%20de%20bencilo
Record 2 - internal organization data 2012-01-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Fire-Fighting and Rescue Equipment
- Refrigerating Machines and Appliances
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- dichlorofluoromethane
1, record 2, English, dichlorofluoromethane
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- dichloromonofluoromethane 2, record 2, English, dichloromonofluoromethane
- fluorodichloromethane 3, record 2, English, fluorodichloromethane
- fluorocarbon-21 3, record 2, English, fluorocarbon%2D21
correct, trademark
- Freon 21 4, record 2, English, Freon%2021
correct, trademark
- CFC 21 4, record 2, English, CFC%2021
correct, trademark
- FC 21 2, record 2, English, FC%2021
correct, trademark
- F 21 4, record 2, English, F%2021
correct, trademark
- R 21 4, record 2, English, R%2021
correct, trademark
- Halon 1.120 4, record 2, English, Halon%201%2E120
correct, trademark
- Thermon 4, record 2, English, Thermon
correct, trademark
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product which appears under the form of a colorless, heavy gas, which has a boiling point of 8.9°C and a freezing point of -135°C, is soluble in alcohol and ether, and is used in fire extinguishers and as a solvent, a refrigerant, and an aerosol propellant. 5, record 2, English, - dichlorofluoromethane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chemical formula: CHCl2F 5, record 2, English, - dichlorofluoromethane
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Matériel de secours et de lutte (incendies)
- Machines frigorifiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dichlorofluorométhane
1, record 2, French, dichlorofluorom%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dichloromonofluorométhane 2, record 2, French, dichloromonofluorom%C3%A9thane
masculine noun
- CFC 21 3, record 2, French, CFC%2021
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Fréon 21 3, record 2, French, Fr%C3%A9on%2021
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- F-21 4, record 2, French, F%2D21
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- FC 21 2, record 2, French, FC%2021
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- R 21 3, record 2, French, R%2021
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Thermon 4, record 2, French, Thermon
correct, trademark, masculine noun
- Halon 1.120 3, record 2, French, Halon%201%2E120
correct, trademark, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chlorofluorométhane partiellement halogéné que l'on utilise comme extincteur, comme solvant et comme fluorigène, et que l'on soupçonne d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique. 5, record 2, French, - dichlorofluorom%C3%A9thane
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formule chimique : CHCl2F 6, record 2, French, - dichlorofluorom%C3%A9thane
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Equipo de salvamento y lucha contra incendios
- Máquinas frigoríficas
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 2
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- diclorofluometano
1, record 2, Spanish, diclorofluometano
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Gas incoloro y casi inodoro. Soluble en alcohol y éter; insoluble en agua. Es narcótico en grandes concentraciones. 1, record 2, Spanish, - diclorofluometano
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: CHCl2F 2, record 2, Spanish, - diclorofluometano
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Anesthesia and Recovery
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chloroform
1, record 3, English, chloroform
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- CFC-20 2, record 3, English, CFC%2D20
correct
- CFC 20 2, record 3, English, CFC%2020
correct
- formyl trichloride 3, record 3, English, formyl%20trichloride
correct
- methane trichloride 4, record 3, English, methane%20trichloride
correct
- methenyl trichloride 4, record 3, English, methenyl%20trichloride
correct
- methyl trichloride 4, record 3, English, methyl%20trichloride
correct
- trichloroform 4, record 3, English, trichloroform
correct
- trichloromethane 5, record 3, English, trichloromethane
correct
- TCM 4, record 3, English, TCM
see observation
- TCM 4, record 3, English, TCM
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A clear, colorless, volatile liquid, CHCl3, with a strong ethereal smell and a sweetish, burning taste [which is] used to induce general anesthesia by inhalation of its vapor. 6, record 3, English, - chloroform
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As is the case with methane or tropospheric ozone, many of the lesser greenhouse gases (methyl chloroform, methylene chloride, methyl chloride, CFC-22, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform) are removed from the atmosphere through photochemical reactions involving OH. 7, record 3, English, - chloroform
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Chloroform is used in fluorocarbon refrigerants, fluorocarbon plastics, solvent, analytical chemistry, fumigant, and insecticides. 8, record 3, English, - chloroform
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
TCM: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 9, record 3, English, - chloroform
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
chloroform: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 10, record 3, English, - chloroform
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: CHCl3 10, record 3, English, - chloroform
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Anesthésie et réanimation
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chloroforme
1, record 3, French, chloroforme
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- CFC-20 2, record 3, French, CFC%2D20
correct, masculine noun
- CFC 20 2, record 3, French, CFC%2020
correct, masculine noun
- trichlorure de formyle 3, record 3, French, trichlorure%20de%20formyle
correct, masculine noun
- trichlorure de méthane 3, record 3, French, trichlorure%20de%20m%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- trichlorure de méthényle 3, record 3, French, trichlorure%20de%20m%C3%A9th%C3%A9nyle
correct, masculine noun
- trichlorure de méthyle 3, record 3, French, trichlorure%20de%20m%C3%A9thyle
correct, masculine noun
- trichloroforme 3, record 3, French, trichloroforme
correct, masculine noun
- trichlorométhane 4, record 3, French, trichlorom%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Composé [utilisé comme] dissolvant [ou comme] anesthésique. 5, record 3, French, - chloroforme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On s'est aperçu ces dernières années que les composés insolubles et très stables, tels que les chlorofluorométhanes ou fréons, le tétrachlorure de carbone, le chloroforme etc... peuvent s'accumuler dans la troposphère et parvenir jusqu'à la stratosphère où les radiations ultraviolettes libèrent les atomes d'halogènes susceptibles de détruire de l'ozone par un mécanisme où des composés de l'halogène interviennent comme catalyseur. 6, record 3, French, - chloroforme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chloroforme : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 7, record 3, French, - chloroforme
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Formule chimique : CHCl3 7, record 3, French, - chloroforme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Anestesia y reanimación
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloroformo
1, record 3, Spanish, cloroformo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- triclorometano 2, record 3, Spanish, triclorometano
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido volátil, transparente, incoloro, de sabor dulce. Miscible con alcohol, éter, benceno, disolventes de la nafta, aceites fijos y volátiles; algo soluble en agua. No inflamable, aunque puede arder expuesto prolongadamente al fuego o alta temperatura. Muy tóxico por inhalación e ingestión. Narcótico. 3, record 3, Spanish, - cloroformo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química : CHCl3 4, record 3, Spanish, - cloroformo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
Universal entry(ies) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- 1,1-dichloroethane
1, record 4, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- chlorinated hydrochloric ether 2, record 4, English, chlorinated%20hydrochloric%20ether
correct
- 1,1-dichlorethane 2, record 4, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichlorethane
correct
- ethylidene chloride 3, record 4, English, ethylidene%20chloride
- ethylidene dichloride 2, record 4, English, ethylidene%20dichloride
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A partially halogenated hydrocarbon derivative which appears under the form of a colorless, neutral, mobile liquid with an aromatic ethereal odour and a saccharin taste, is used as an extraction solvent and a fumigant and is suspected of depleting stratospheric ozone. 4, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1-dichloroethane: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 4, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Also known the following commercial designations: NCI-C04535; RCRA waste number U076; UN 2362. 4, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H4Cl2 or CH3CHCl2 4, record 4, English, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloroethane
Record 4, Key term(s)
- NCI-C04535
- RCRA waste number U076
- UN 2362
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- 1,1-dichloroéthane
1, record 4, French, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- éther hydrochlorique chloré 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9ther%20hydrochlorique%20chlor%C3%A9
masculine noun
- 1,1-dichloréthane 2, record 4, French, 1%2C1%2Ddichlor%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- chlorure d'éthylidène 3, record 4, French, chlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thylid%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- dichlorure d'éthylidène 2, record 4, French, dichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thylid%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- dichloro-1,1 éthane 4, record 4, French, dichloro%2D1%2C1%20%C3%A9thane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé d'hydrocarbure partiellement halogéné se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, à odeur aromatique éthérée et fruitée, à saveur sucrée, utilisé comme analgésique, comme solvant d'extraction et pour la fumigation des sols. 5, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Produit soupçonné d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique. 5, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1-dichloroéthane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 5, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H4Cl2 ou CH3CHCl2 5, record 4, French, - 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 4
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloruro de etilideno
1, record 4, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20etilideno
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido incoloro, neutro, de olor etéreo. Soluble en alcohol, éter, aceites volátiles y fijos. Poco soluble en agua. Inflamable, moderadamente tóxico. 1, record 4, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20etilideno
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H4Cl2 o CH3CHCl2 2, record 4, Spanish, - cloruro%20de%20etilideno
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,2-trichloroethane
1, record 5, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
correct, see observation
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- ethane trichloride 2, record 5, English, ethane%20trichloride
correct
- 1,1,2-trichlorethane 2, record 5, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichlorethane
correct, obsolete
- 1,2,2-trichloroethane 2, record 5, English, 1%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
- ß-trichloroethane 3, record 5, English, %C3%9F%2Dtrichloroethane
correct
- ß-T 2, record 5, English, %C3%9F%2DT
see observation
- ß-T 2, record 5, English, %C3%9F%2DT
- vinyl trichloride 2, record 5, English, vinyl%20trichloride
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical product in the form of a clear, colorless liquid (sweet odor), used as solvent for fats, oils, waxes, resins, other products, and in organic synthesis. 4, record 5, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroethane: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada: used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Newtork (NAPS). 5, record 5, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ß-T; beta-T: These might be in-house or non-recognized abbreviations; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 6, record 5, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: NCI-C04579; RCRA waste number U227; RCRA waste number U359. 5, record 5, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H3Cl3 or CHCl2CH2Cl 5, record 5, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethane
Record 5, Key term(s)
- beta-trichloroethane
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthane
1, record 5, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- trichlorure d'éthane 2, record 5, French, trichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- 1,1,2-trichloréthane 2, record 5, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichlor%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- 1,2,2-trichloroéthane 3, record 5, French, 1%2C2%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- ß-trichloroéthane 3, record 5, French, %C3%9F%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- ß-T 2, record 5, French, %C3%9F%2DT
see observation, masculine noun
- ß-T 2, record 5, French, %C3%9F%2DT
- trichlorure de vinyle 4, record 5, French, trichlorure%20de%20vinyle
correct, masculine noun
- trichloro-1,1,2 éthane 5, record 5, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C2%20%C3%A9thane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un liquide incolore, ininflammable, à odeur douceâtre, agréable, que l'on utilise comme solvant (graisses, cires, résines, alcaloïdes). 6, record 5, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette substance est un isomère bêta du trichloro-éthane dont la formule brute est C2H3Cl3; l'isomère alpha est le 1,1,1-trichloroéthane. 7, record 5, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Produit considéré comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 7, record 5, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroéthane : 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; terme retenu par Environnement Canada : utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 8, record 5, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ß-T; bêta-T : abréviations non officielles; ne pas les utiliser seules, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 2, record 5, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H3Cl3 ou CHCl2CH2Cl 8, record 5, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thane
Record 5, Key term(s)
- bêta-trichloroéthane
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- 1,1,2-tricloroetano
1, record 5, Spanish, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtricloroetano
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Líquido claro e incoloro de olor dulce. No inflamable. Miscible con alcoholes, éteres, ésteres y cetonas. Insoluble en agua. Muy tóxico e irritante. 1, record 5, Spanish, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtricloroetano
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H3Cl3 o CHCl2CH2Cl 2, record 5, Spanish, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtricloroetano
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-03-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane
1, record 6, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrachloroethane
correct, see observation
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- acetylene tetrachloride 2, record 6, English, acetylene%20tetrachloride
correct
- 1,1-dichloro-2,2-dichlorethane 3, record 6, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddichlorethane
obsolete
- 1,1-dichloro-2,2-dichloroethane 4, record 6, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddichloroethane
obsolete
- tetrachlorethane 2, record 6, English, tetrachlorethane
correct
- 1,1,2,2-tetrachlorethane 3, record 6, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrachlorethane
correct
- s-tetrachlorethane 3, record 6, English, s%2Dtetrachlorethane
see observation, obsolete
- sym-tetrachlorethane 3, record 6, English, sym%2Dtetrachlorethane
see observation, obsolete
- tetrachloroethane 2, record 6, English, tetrachloroethane
correct
- s-tetrachloroethane 5, record 6, English, s%2Dtetrachloroethane
see observation, obsolete
- sym-tetrachloroethane 5, record 6, English, sym%2Dtetrachloroethane
see observation, obsolete
- Cellon 6, record 6, English, Cellon
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethane: 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; term adopted by Environment Canada, used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 7, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrachloroethane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
TCE: This might be an in-house or a non-recognized abbreviation; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 3, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrachloroethane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
s-; sym-: These abbreviations must be italicized. 3, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrachloroethane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: Bonoform; Cellon; NCI-C03554; RCRA waste number U209; UN 1702; Westron. 7, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrachloroethane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H2Cl4 or CHCl2CHCl2 7, record 6, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dtetrachloroethane
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,2,2-tétrachloroéthane
1, record 6, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trachloro%C3%A9thane
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- tétrachlorure d'acétylène 2, record 6, French, t%C3%A9trachlorure%20d%27ac%C3%A9tyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- 1,1-dichloro-2,2-dichloréthane 3, record 6, French, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddichlor%C3%A9thane
masculine noun, obsolete
- 1,1-dichloro-2,2-dichloroéthane 3, record 6, French, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddichloro%C3%A9thane
masculine noun, obsolete
- tétrachloréthane 4, record 6, French, t%C3%A9trachlor%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- 1,1,2,2-tétrachloréthane 5, record 6, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trachlor%C3%A9thane
correct, masculine noun
- s-tétrachloréthane 3, record 6, French, s%2Dt%C3%A9trachlor%C3%A9thane
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- sym-tétrachloréthane 3, record 6, French, sym%2Dt%C3%A9trachlor%C3%A9thane
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- tétrachloroéthane 3, record 6, French, t%C3%A9trachloro%C3%A9thane
masculine noun
- s-tétrachloroéthane 6, record 6, French, s%2Dt%C3%A9trachloro%C3%A9thane
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- sym-tétrachloroéthane 3, record 6, French, sym%2Dt%C3%A9trachloro%C3%A9thane
see observation, masculine noun, obsolete
- tétrachloro-1,1,2,2 éthane 6, record 6, French, t%C3%A9trachloro%2D1%2C1%2C2%2C2%20%C3%A9thane
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,2,2-tétrachloroéthane : 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 ; terme retenu par Environnement Canada, utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 7, record 6, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trachloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
s- ; sym- : Ces abréviations s'écrivent en italique. 3, record 6, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trachloro%C3%A9thane
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H2Cl4 ou CHCl2CHCl2 7, record 6, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2C2%2Dt%C3%A9trachloro%C3%A9thane
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sim-tetracloroetano
1, record 6, Spanish, sim%2Dtetracloroetano
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
- tetracloroetano 2, record 6, Spanish, tetracloroetano
masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H2Cl4 o CHCl2CHCl2 3, record 6, Spanish, - sim%2Dtetracloroetano
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-02-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Pollutants
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- 1,1,2-trichloroethene
1, record 7, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- ethinyl trichloride 2, record 7, English, ethinyl%20trichloride
- ethylene trichloride 3, record 7, English, ethylene%20trichloride
correct
- trichloroethene 4, record 7, English, trichloroethene
- trichloroethylene 5, record 7, English, trichloroethylene
correct
- TCE 6, record 7, English, TCE
correct
- TCE 6, record 7, English, TCE
- 1,1,2-trichloroethylene 3, record 7, English, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethylene
correct, obsolete
- Tri-Clene 7, record 7, English, Tri%2DClene
trademark
- Trilene 7, record 7, English, Trilene
trademark
- trichlorethylene 8, record 7, English, trichlorethylene
- 1-chloro-2,2-dichloroethylene 3, record 7, English, 1%2Dchloro%2D2%2C2%2Ddichloroethylene
- 1,1-dichloro-2-chloroethylene 3, record 7, English, 1%2C1%2Ddichloro%2D2%2Dchloroethylene
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a heavy, stable, toxic liquid with a chloroform aroma, is slightly soluble in water, is soluble with greases and common organic solvents, boils at 87°C, and is used in the manufacture of organic chemicals, pharmaceuticals, as a solvent for fats, waxes, resins, oils, rubber, paints and varnishes, for metal degreasing, solvent extraction and for dry cleaning. 9, record 7, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Among the substances in PSL [Priority Substances List] 1 found to be toxic under CEPA [Canadian Environmental Protection Act] are trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetradhloroethylene (also known as perchloroethylene and commonly referred to as PERC). 6, record 7, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroethene: 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. 1, record 7, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trichloroethylene: term adopted by Environment Canada; used in the list of pollutants measured in the National Air Pollution Surveillance Network (NAPS). 9, record 7, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Chemical formula: C2HCl3 or CCl2=CHCl 9, record 7, English, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloroethene
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Agents de pollution
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthène
1, record 7, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- trichlorure d'éthinyle 1, record 7, French, trichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thinyle
masculine noun
- trichlorure d'éthylène 1, record 7, French, trichlorure%20d%27%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- trichloroéthène 2, record 7, French, trichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- trichloroéthylène 3, record 7, French, trichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- TCE 4, record 7, French, TCE
correct, masculine noun
- TCE 4, record 7, French, TCE
- 1,1,2-trichloroéthylène 1, record 7, French, 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, obsolete
- Triclene 5, record 7, French, Triclene
trademark, masculine noun
- Trilene 6, record 7, French, Trilene
trademark, masculine noun
- trichloréthylène 7, record 7, French, trichlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun
- trichloro-1,1,2 éthylène 1, record 7, French, trichloro%2D1%2C1%2C2%20%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
masculine noun, obsolete
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dérivé partiellement halogéné de l'éthylène, utilisé comme solvant de dégraissage, que l'on considère comme un gaz à effet de serre mineur. 8, record 7, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parmi les substances de la LSIP [Liste des substances d'intérêt prioritaire] 1 réputées toxiques [en vertu] de la LCPE [Loi canadienne sur la protection de l'environnement], on [trouve] le trichloroéthylène (TCE) et le tétrachloroéthylène (également connu sous le nom de perchloroéthylène ou PERC). 4, record 7, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On compte peu d'alcènes halogénés parmi les produits qui menacent la couche d'ozone. Ces dérivés de l'éthylène, dans la nomenclature fréon, portent un numéro d'identification supérieur à 1 000. 9, record 7, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
1,1,2-trichloroéthène : 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. 1, record 7, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Formule chimique : C2HCl3 ou CCl2=CHCl 10, record 7, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 4 OBS
trichloroéthylène : terme retenu par Environnement Canada; utilisé dans la liste des polluants mesurés par le Réseau national de surveillance de la pollution atmosphérique (RNSPA). 8, record 7, French, - 1%2C1%2C2%2Dtrichloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Agentes contaminantes
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 7
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- tricloroetileno
1, record 7, Spanish, tricloroetileno
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fórmula química: C2HCl3 o CCl2=CHCl 2, record 7, Spanish, - tricloroetileno
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-02-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
- Climate Change
Universal entry(ies) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- chloroethene
1, record 8, English, chloroethene
correct, see observation
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- chloroethylene 2, record 8, English, chloroethylene
former designation, correct
- monochloroethene 3, record 8, English, monochloroethene
correct
- monochloroethylene 3, record 8, English, monochloroethylene
former designation, correct
- vinyl chloride 4, record 8, English, vinyl%20chloride
former designation, correct
- VC 5, record 8, English, VC
see observation
- VC 5, record 8, English, VC
- chlorethene 3, record 8, English, chlorethene
correct
- chlorethylene 3, record 8, English, chlorethylene
former designation, correct
- vinyl chloride monomer 3, record 8, English, vinyl%20chloride%20monomer
correct
- VCM 3, record 8, English, VCM
see observation
- VCM 3, record 8, English, VCM
- ethylene monochloride 3, record 8, English, ethylene%20monochloride
former designation, correct
- vinyl C monomer 3, record 8, English, vinyl%20C%20monomer
correct, see observation
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A chemical compound which appears under the form of a flammable, explosive gas with an ethereal aroma, is soluble in alcohol and ether, is slightly soluble in water, boils at - 14°C, constitutes an important monomer for polyvinyl chloride and its copolymers and is used in organic synthesis, in adhesives, in the manufacture of plastics and as a refrigerant. 6, record 8, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chloroethene: form recommended by the IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry). 7, record 8, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
VC; VCM: These might be in-house or non-recognized abbreviations; not to be used alone, to avoid any risk of confusion. 7, record 8, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Also known under the following commercial designations: RCRA waste number U043; Trovidur; UN 1086 (inhibited vinyl chloride). 6, record 8, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 OBS
vinyl C monomer: commercial name. 7, record 8, English, - chloroethene
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 5 OBS
Chemical formula: C2H3Cl or CH2:CHCl or CH2=CHCl 6, record 8, English, - chloroethene
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
- Changements climatiques
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- chloroéthène
1, record 8, French, chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- chloroéthylène 2, record 8, French, chloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- monochloroéthène 1, record 8, French, monochloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- monochloroéthylène 1, record 8, French, monochloro%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- chlorure de vinyle 3, record 8, French, chlorure%20de%20vinyle
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- V.C. 4, record 8, French, V%2EC%2E
see observation, masculine noun
- V.C. 4, record 8, French, V%2EC%2E
- chloréthène 1, record 8, French, chlor%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- chloréthylène 5, record 8, French, chlor%C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- éthylène chloré 6, record 8, French, %C3%A9thyl%C3%A8ne%20chlor%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit chimique se présentant sous la forme d'un gaz inflammable, explosif, à odeur d'éther, soluble dans l'alcool et l'éther, légèrement soluble dans l'eau, qui se liquéfie à - 14 °C, que l'on prépare par chloration de l'éthylène ou par traitement du chlorure d'éthylène par la chaux et que l'on utilise comme intermédiaire en synthèse organique et comme réfrigérant. 7, record 8, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce] dérivé d'hydrocarbure partiellement halogéné [est soupçonné] d'appauvrir la couche d'ozone stratosphérique. 8, record 8, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chloroéthène : forme recommandée par l'UICPA (Union internationale de chimie pure et appliquée). 1, record 8, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
V.C. : abréviation non officielle et anglaise; ne pas l'utiliser seule, pour éviter tout risque de confusion. 1, record 8, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Formule chimique : C2H3Cl ou CH2:CHCl ou CH2=CHCl 7, record 8, French, - chloro%C3%A9th%C3%A8ne
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
- Cambio climático
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 8
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- cloroeteno
1, record 8, Spanish, cloroeteno
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- cloroetileno 1, record 8, Spanish, cloroetileno
masculine noun
- cloruro de vinilo 2, record 8, Spanish, cloruro%20de%20vinilo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Gas inflamable utilizado [entre otro] en la industria del plástico. 1, record 8, Spanish, - cloroeteno
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fórmula química: C2H3Cl o CH2:CHCl o CH2=CHCl 3, record 8, Spanish, - cloroeteno
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-01-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- locant
1, record 9, English, locant
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numerals or Greek or Roman letters used in a substance name to designate the positions of unsaturated bonds or attachments of chemical groups in a molecule. 1, record 9, English, - locant
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- symbole indicateur de position
1, record 9, French, symbole%20indicateur%20de%20position
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chiffre ou lettre grecque ou latine utilisés dans le nom d'une substance pour indiquer la position des liaisons d'insaturation ou la position des groupements chimiques dans une molécule. 1, record 9, French, - symbole%20indicateur%20de%20position
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- locante
1, record 9, Spanish, locante
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Símbolo (generalmente un número, aunque puede ser una letra) en un nombre químico sistemático que indica la posición de un grupo sustituyente, un enlace múltiple o un grupo funcional, en el compuesto original; se enumeran consecutivamente los átomos de carbono de una cadena o anillos no ramificados. 1, record 9, Spanish, - locante
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El átomo de carbono del grupo funcional o aquel al que el grupo funcional está unido se numera con el locante para los grupos funcionales terminales. El locante de un enlace múltiple es el átomo de número menor en el enlace. Por ejemplo, 4-fluoruro-2-butanol es CH2[subíndice]F-CH=CH-CHO. 1, record 9, Spanish, - locante
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